Aho played Sunday vs. the Hurricanes but will come back out of the lineup tonight vs. Pittsburgh. Aho has just one goal and three assists in 22 games with the Islanders this season, but has sit far more often than he’s played.
Rust has missed the last two games with a concussion that he sustained in Philadelphia last Wednesday. Rust is expected to replace Josh Jooris on the Penguins fourth line and comes into tonight with 33 points (10G / 23A) in 57 games this season.
Acciari has just one goal in his last 16 games so he will come out of the lineup tonight with Tommy Wingels replacing him. Expect Acciari to draw back in vs. the Flyers on Thursday.
Aho played 11:41 last night but with Casey Cizkias (personal) returning to the lineup, Aho will sit. The Islanders will go back to the classic 12 forwards and six defenseman look.
Aho has been in the lineup for the last four games and even picked up two assists, but will come out tonight in Montreal. Brandon Davidson will make his Islanders debut in Aho’s spot as he draws in against his former team.
Aho has been a healthy scratch for the last two games, but will replace Dennis Seidenberg tonight vs. the Predators. Aho has one goal and one assist while averaging 17:44 TOI in 11 games with the Islanders this season.
Rust has been out since December 27th but he is expected to replace Ryan Reaves in the lineup on Tuesday. Rust collected four goals and 14 assists (18 points) in 38 games before getting hurt.
