Islanders will lean on Identity Line for another playoff run: ‘Leave our mark’

Thirteen months ago, the Islanders could have broken up the Identity Line.

As last season’s trade deadline approached, the Islanders were out of the playoff race and speculation swirled about Cal Clutterbuck, then on an expiring deal.And then … the Islanders announced a two-year extension for Clutterbuck.

Back in the playoffs, first-round underdogs and needing to rely on the same grind-you-down style of play that got them to two straight conference finals in 2020 and 2021.Clutterbuck has dealt with a slew of injuries this season, playing just 49 games in the regular season, and Martin seems to be dealing with a minor issue that kept him from fully participating in practice Friday and Saturday.

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