Cizikas, 23, plays a strong two-way game. He had six goals and 10 assists (16 points) in 80 games with the Isles last season. He averaged 13:22 TOI per game, and 2:25 of that was spent on the penalty kill. That led all Islanders forwards and ranked fourth on the team.

Cizikas left Thursday's game in the first period and did not return. He took a high hit that obviously caught him in the jaw. No word on the severity of Cizikas' injury, for now consider him day-to-day. This injury guarantees that Ryan Strome will make his NHL debut tonight. Cizikas

The Islanders are calling it an upper-body injury and said he will be evaluated Wednesday.

Cizikas is banged up and unable to play tonight. He has four assists through 15 games.

Cizikas moves up from the fourth line. The rookie has three assists in nine games.

Cizikas is bumped down to the fourth line for tonight's game. The rookie has three assists in eight games.

Cizikas is healthy and back on the third line. The rookie has three assists in seven games.

Seems like Cizikas is out tonight. The rookie has three assists in seven games.

Cizikas moves up to a more offensive line. The rookie is still looking for his first NHL point after two games.

In his first professional season, Cizikas leads all players on the Bridgeport Sound Tigers in scoring with 15 goals and 44 points.