Jurcina on IR, Lawson to start, Schremp possible v. BUF
Milan Jurcina, who suffered an upper- body injury in Monday's loss to the Devils, has been placed on injured reserve retroactive to January 17.
The 6-4, 240-pound defenseman, who missed five weeks earlier this season with a hamstring injury, is expected to miss 2-4 weeks.
Jurcina signed a one-year, $1.6 million extension with the Islanders earlier this month.
***
Nathan Lawson will start tonight against Buffalo. He'll be backed up by fellow rookie Kevin Poulin. Rick DiPietro stayed behind in Long Island because of a flu he has been battling the past few days.
***
Center Rob Schremp, who was scratched last night against Washington, could play tonight.
More Islanders
Sorokin shut down, Horvat skates with Isles teammates
1m read
Islanders lose to Sabres in shootout; controversial goal costly
3m read
Islanders' five-game home winning streak snapped by Canucks
3m read
Gross: Backup goaltender Rittich has proved his worth to Islanders
3m read
Gross: Isles still trying to figure out how to replace Romanov
3m read
