Andrew MacDonald out for Saturday

 Islanders defenseman Andrew MacDonald is out for Saturday's game with an injured hand.

MacDonald, who suffered the hand injury during last night's 3-2 OT win over Tampa Bay, flew back to New York today to undergo a medical evaluation with team doctors.

Either Jack Hillen or Bruno Gervais will replace him in the lineup

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Blake Comeau, who left the ice briefly after being tripped by Pavel Kubina with less than ten seconds to play in regulation last night, suffered a charley horse from the hit, but it fine. Comeau returned to the ice during the overtime period.

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Select few players on the ice with assistant coaches Dean Chynoweth and Scott Allen for practice at BankAtlantic Center today:

Forwards: Josh Bailey, Nino Niederreiter, P.A. Parenteau, Trevor Gillies

Defenseman: Jack Hillen, Bruno Gervais

Goaltender:  Dwayne Roloson