Martinek ready to return; Wishart sent back to Bridgeport
Islanders defenseman Radek Martinek plays the puck against the Florida Panthers. (Feb. 21, 2011) Credit: Jim McIsaac
Two days after Milan Jurcina's return, the Islanders expect defenseman Radek Martinek back in the lineup as well. The 34-year-old veteran is slated to play Tuesday against Toronto.
Martinek, 34, missed the past six games after a nasty collision into the boards during the Islanders' 5-1 win over the Panthers February 21.
Depth defenseman Ty Wishart was returned to Bridgeport after spending more than a month up with the Islanders.
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