"But with Drouin out of the lineup, Gatcomb has returned to the lineup and has given the Islanders' fourth line a spark. In the four games since his recall, Gatcomb has recorded a team high 22 hits, including nine in Tuesday's OT win against the Vegas Golden Knights, the most for the Islanders since Casey Cizikas back in January. In fact, through five games this season, Gatcomb has registered 22 hits, seventh most of any Islander this season."
"Registering his first goal of the season on Tuesday night, Gatcomb's tally was a result of hard work from not just himself, but of the entire fourth line. Playing alongside Cizikas and Kyle MacLean, this fourth line provides endless energy in the limited minutes they play. At times this season, the Islanders have been forced to use forwards who are typically playing on a higher line, who just don't do the same things as these three."
Injuries created opportunities that allowed Marc Gatcomb to return to the Islanders' lineup after an earlier waiver and assignment to Bridgeport. Since his recall he has provided a physical presence, totaling 22 hits in four games and nine hits in one overtime victory. Gatcomb scored his first goal of the season following sustained effort from the fourth line. Alongside Casey Cizikas and Kyle MacLean, the line supplies energy, forechecking and hard minutes in limited shifts. Their performance complicates lineup decisions when healthier players return, and Gatcomb has made a tangible case to keep his roster spot.
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