Islanders' Jonathan Drouin: Ready for Saturday

Drouin (back) is participating at Friday's optional practice and is slated to return to action Saturday versus Tampa Bay, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

Drouin was in a slump prior to getting hurt, as he had only one assist in a nine-game span from Nov. 16 - Dec. 2. Overall, the 30-year-old has three goals and 12 assists in 26 appearances. He should slot back as a top-six forward upon his return.