In fact, the Islanders will complete a four-game road trip in Wilkes-Barre, Penn. on Apr. 2nd, which is also their next game within the Atlantic Division following three more against the North. Bridgeport kicks off its road swing in Utica, N.Y. this Wednesday with a 7 p.m. matchup against the top team in the Eastern Conference, the Utica Comets (35-13-6-0, .704). From there, the Islanders travel over the border and back to face the Toronto Marlies (28-21-3-1, .566) on Saturday and Rochester Americans (30-23-4-2, .559) Sunday afternoon.
Each game during the playoff push can be heard online through the Bridgeport Islanders Radio Network, or seen via AHLTV. The pre-game show begins 15 minutes prior to each listed start time.
The Week Ahead
Wednesday, Mar. 23 at Utica Comets (7 p.m.) -The Islanders finish their two-game series against the New Jersey Devils' affiliate with their only trip to Utica, N.Y. this season. Richard Panik lifted the Islanders to victory in a rescheduled game on Dec. 4th, scoring just 43 seconds into overtime in a 3-2 win at home. Simon Holmstrom and Seth Helgeson also scored. Bridgeport's last trip to Utica resulted in a 4-3 win on Dec. 13, 2019.
Saturday, Mar. 26 at Toronto Marlies (4 p.m.) -The Islanders cross the border for the final time this season to complete their two-game season series with the Toronto Maple Leafs' affiliate on Saturday. Bridgeport surged to a 5-4 win in their first meeting on Dec. 11th at home, led by Otto Koivula's two goals and Austin Czarnik's second three-point effort of the season (one goal, two assists). This weekend will mark Bridgeport's first visit to Toronto in more than three seasons - a 3-2 shootout win on March 10, 2019.
Sunday, Mar. 27 at Rochester Americans (3:05 p.m.) - Bridgeport and Rochester will square off for the second and final time this season on Sunday, featuring a 3:05 p.m. matchup at Blue Cross Arena. The Islanders earned one standings point against Buffalo's affiliate on Feb. 15th at Total Mortgage Arena, but J.J. Peterka ended the night at 3:01 of overtime in a 3-2 Rochester win. Andy Andreoff and Paul Thompson each scored for Bridgeport. The Islanders last journey to Rochester, N.Y. was also more than three seasons ago - March 8, 2019.