Islanders' Isaiah George: Gathers helper in overtime loss
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George produced an assist in Friday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Capitals.
George has turned things around after a slow start on offense at the NHL level. The 20-year-old defenseman has a helper in three straight contests, and he's maintained top-four minutes in that span. Overall, he's at three assists, eight shots on net, 13 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating through 12 appearances.
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Islanders' Isaiah George: Makes NHL debut Tuesday
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George saw 15:41 of ice time in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout win over the Penguins.
George was brought up from AHL Bridgeport on Monday as a result of New York dealing with various injuries to its blue line. The 20-year-old didn't look out of place in his first career NHL game, and he was entrusted to defend in a tie game with under two minutes to play in the third period. The left-shot blueliner is an extremely smooth skater, and that trait appears to be the foundation of George's game. The 2022 fourth-round selection could get an extended look with New York while Alexander Romanov and Mike Reilly work their way back from upper-body injuries.
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Islanders' Isaiah George: Recalled from minors
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George was brought up from AHL Bridgeport on Tuesday, according to Stefen Rosner of NHL.com.
George will likely serve as New York's seventh defenseman in the short term while the club deals with multiple injuries to its blue line. The Ontario native has picked up a goal and an assist through four games with AHL Bridgeport this season. George has yet to make his NHL debut.
