Adam Pelech is back in for the Islanders on Wednesday, playing his first game since Nov. 28. Pelech had a promising start to the season, scoring three points (1G, 2A) in nine games while averaging 15:26 TOI.
Capuano is pairing Pelech with Leddy to not break up his two other d-pairs, but also because Pelech - a lefty - can play on the right side without issue. Pelech said he's looking forward to playing with Leddy, but moreso just to return to the lineup.
"I was feeling pretty good [before the injury]," Pelech said. "I had nine games and I was just starting to get my legs under me and feeling good. It was too bad that I had to get hurt, but I'm glad to be back.
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