Now it’s Simon Holmstrom’s turn.
The second-year Swede, who is fighting for a spot on the roster, got the nod on the top line in the Islanders’ second preseason game on Wednesday night against the Flyers and quickly made an impression, deflecting in the first goal of the match 12:38 into the first.
“I think this offseason, I’ve been doing a lot of homework,” Holmstrom said following the 2-1 win, in which he also had a secondary assist. “Just practicing those [offensive] skills. I know I have it and I know I have it in me, so it’s just more to get it out there. That’s the thing.” Holmstrom, who played 50 games last year as a result of injuries, impressed the Islanders with his two-way game but never quite showed the offensive upside the team hoped to see.
The duo played 76:25 together in total last season, per Natural Stat Trick, with a 44.82 expected goals percentage.
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