Coach Patrick Roy emphasized he wants the Islanders' last preseason games to closely resemble their opening night lineup, focusing on final preparations rather than major changes.
Roy noted the impressive performance of Maxim Tsyplakov during preseason, leading to his promotion to a top line, while also shedding light on Pierre Engvall's disappointing placement as an extra.
Despite Engvall's long-term contract, his competition shows the coaching staff's preference for emerging players, with Holmstrom and Gauthier outperforming him in training.
As the Islanders prepare for their penultimate preseason game against the Flyers, Roy's focus remains on getting the roster in shape for the start of the season.
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