There’s a good chance the Islanders will have their leading scorer back after the Holiday break.
Bo Horvat officially rejoined the team for practice on Monday afternoon, donning a red non-contact jersey.
Advertisement
Horvat still has some hurdles to clear, and is doubtful for Tuesday’s game against the Devils.
The team is, however, targeting Saturday’s meeting with the Rangers for his potential return to the lineup.
“It was nice, he was wearing a non-contact jersey today and it seems like things are going the right way,” Patrick Roy said. “I’m doubtful for tomorrow but obviously it was good to see him back out there.”
It certainly is a welcome sight, as the star winger has missed the last four games with a lower-body injury.
Horvat went down in significant pain and was unable to put any weight on his left foot after getting tangled up and twisting it during a Dec. 11 meeting with the Anaheim Ducks.
Advertisement
The team didn’t have much of an update afterwards, but ruled him day-to-day at the time.
Now, just under two weeks later, Horvat has been able to take some encouraging steps towards getting back out there.
New York has gone 1-2-1 in the four games he’s missed.
