Josh Bailey had a solid 2013 season. Bailey had 11 goals and 19 points in 38 games, mostly due to his superb finish to the season. He scored six goals and four registered assists in 13 April games to help propel the Islanders into the playoffs. Bailey isn't likely to ever be a top-tier scorer, but he has developed into a complimentary piece for the Islanders.

Joshua Bailey scored twice in the Islanders' 2-1 win Thursday night. Mark Streit registered his 17th and 18th assists of the season. Frans Nielsen and Kyle Okposo each recorded an assist for the Islanders.

The Islanders lost their third straight game in the third period against the Penguins on Friday. It was the team's third straight loss after having been tied or ahead after two periods. The Isles, who lost 4-2 after entering the period tied 2-2, are 1-13-1 when they score two or fewer games. "Obviously, we would've liked a better third period," Islanders wing Josh Bailey said. "I don't think we think about it any differently. You not always going to play a perfect game, but we've got to find a way to get two points."

Joshua Bailey produced a goal and an assist in a 5-3 loss to Ottawa Tuesday. He snapped a three-game pointless drought with the outburst. Bailey has just three goals and seven points in 19 games since missing the start of the season because of a knee injury. Kyle Okposo collected two assists in the match, while Keith Aucoin and Lubomir Visnovsky scored the club's other markers.

The Islanders are 2-9-1 at home this season. It's easily the worst record in the NHL. Its a good sign for a young team to sport a good away record (6-3-1), but you cannot let your own building be an easy one to play in. "We're not making things easy on ourselves," said Josh Bailey. "When we play as well as we do at times, the rest of it is pretty frustrating because we know what we're capable of."

Joshua Bailey skated with Frans Nielsen and Kyle Okposo during Wednesday's practice. The three of them played well together at the end of the 2011-12 campaign and they'll likely stay intact for the start Thursday's match versus the Rangers. Bailey has one assist in two games since returning to the lineup last Saturday from a knee injury.

Josh Bailey is expected to make his season debut Saturday against the Sabres. The 23-year-old has missed the Islanders' first 10 games because of a knee injury. He had 13 goals and 32 points last season.

Joshua Bailey (knee) will probably play on Saturday. Just keep in mind that he's still not expected to return for Thursday's contest. He has already missed the Islanders' first nine games.

Joshua Bailey (knee) won't return for Thursday's game against the Rangers. However, it is being projected that he should be available on Saturday when the Islanders host the Buffalo Sabres. Bailey hasn't played yet this season because of a knee injury that he sustained while playing overseas during the lockout.

Joshua Bailey (knee) was on the ice Sunday. Bailey isn't expected to play against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday, but he might be back Thursday. He has already missed the Islanders first eight games this season.