Josh Bailey suffered a pectoral strain during the first period of Bridgeport's 4-3 shootout loss to Hartford last night

Apparently Bailey, who was sent down to Bridgeport Wednesday, suffered the injury during a hit in the first period and did not return for the second or third periods.

Bailey will under go an evaluation with Islanders team doctors today.

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