Effective Lindberg creates tough decisions for Gallant
Forward’s solid play muddles coach’s lineup plans
Forward Oscar Lindberg was active for the ninth straight game Thursday when the Golden Knights hosted the New York Islanders at T-mobile Arena.
Lindberg has taken advantage of the extended playing time with a goal and five assists in that span. He did not register decision.”
Tomas Nosek was scratched Thursday, as Lindberg played on the third line with Cody Eakin and Ryan Carpenter.
Crossing off opponents
The Knights hosted the Islanders eight days after defeating them 3-2 in New York. It’s the fourth time Vegas has knocked out its season series with an Eastern Conference team within 10 days.
“You’ve just seen them, and the players are familiar with each other, so I think it’s good,” Gallant said. “Especially when you only play them twice a year. It’s nice to not play them in September, October and March.”
Hunt returns to lineup
Defenseman Brad Hunt played Thursday in place of injured Colin Miller. It was Hunt’s first appearance since Nov. 11 after being scratched for 18 consecutive games.
Free clinic
The Knights will host a free skills clinic from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. Friday at City National Arena. The clinic is for 8- to 10-year-olds who have completed one of the team’s Learn to Play classes or programs.
Knights director of hockey operations Misha Donskov and senior manager of youth hockey Matt Flynn will lead the session.
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