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When the two-minute penalty for unsportsmanlike behavior against Bo Horvat was about to expire, MacLean was serving it. MacLean was alone on goal when Cal Clutterbuck swept a backhanded pass to him, which he grabbed close to center ice. After a cunning play, MacLean slid the puck into the net, giving the Isles a 2-1 lead, and put Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov on his stomach.

Being behind the Islanders bench to watch his son reach a significant milestone adds to the moment’s specialness. John MacLean is his father. Even though MacLean was clearly a proud and radiant father on the inside, he attempted to maintain his professionalism by only grinning.

Regarding John MacLean’s reaction to Kyle’s opening goal, Patrick Roy remarked, “He MacLean had a little reaction, but don’t tell anyone about it.” But really good for him. He has been contributing greatly to our team and performing admirably on the field. It’s good to see a young player receiving such recognition.

Head coach Sheldon Keefe of the Maple Leafs, who thought his team played well enough to win, was not thrilled with his team’s mistakes in the other dressing room. Keefe had strong words for his side after giving up a goal to MacLean just as it appeared that Toronto had turned the tide. The man who was leaving the box was able to run behind all five players and score without being hurt.

In their three meetings this season, the Maple Leafs are without a victory over the Islanders, who consistently perform well while playing in Toronto. As time ran out, Clutterbuck made his point clear by fighting with John Tavares.

Following a day off yesterday, the New York Islanders rehearsed at home this morning. With just Robert Bortuzzo and Hudson Fasching on the roster but unable to skate, we’re seeing this club nearly at full strength.

Cizikas is available to be reactivated off the injured list as soon as he’s ready, having missed more than 24 days of activity and 10 games.

The Islanders will need to take action as soon as Cizikas is activated in order to stay under the league’s 23-man roster limit and to comply with the salary cap.

Placing Hudson Fasching on injured reserve makes the most sense because he is currently out due to a lower-body issue. Without going through waivers, rookie forward Kyle MacLean, who has covered for Cizkias while he’s been out, may also be sent back down to AHL Bridgeport.