Islanders' Jonathan Drouin: Back in practice

Drouin (illness) took part in line rushes during Sunday's practice, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

Drouin should be available for the Islanders' regular-season opener against Pittsburgh on Thursday. At practice, the 30-year-old was playing on the top line alongside Bo Horvat and Emil Heineman, so Drouin seems slated to be a vital part of the team's offense this season.