It has barely been a week since Mike Reilly joined the Islanders and it is only now that he is getting a chance to actually spend some time on Long Island.
Such is life when three-game road trips get in the way of moving.
“Basically the first day I got here we went right on the road,” Reilly said following Wednesday’s optional practice. “So it’s kinda nice to get settled at home a little bit, kinda get back home and breathe a little bit.
“Obviously that was a pretty successful road trip for us. I think for me, it’s just get more games here. Just feel more comfortable as it goes along here.”
The 30-year-old former Bruin has eased nicely into a role on the third defense pair as the Islanders wait for Sebastian Aho and Adam Pelech to work their way back into full health.
Reilly’s shorthanded goal and power-play assist in a 5-4 overtime loss to the Sharks on Tuesday marked his first points as an Islander and Nos. 99 and 100 of his career.
“I think that’s a big part of my game, at least just getting up the ice,” Reilly…
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