Islanders' Josh Bailey: Under the weather, but expected to play

Bailey missed practice Tuesday with an illness, but he's expected to suit up against the Rangers on Wednesday, Arthur Staple of Newsday reports.

Despite averaging 17:54 of ice time, Bailey is stuck in a 12-game goalless streak. The winger has garnered eight helpers over that stretch, which is a product of playing alongside John Tavares on the Isles' top line. If the 27-year-old can't find his scoring touch soon, coach Doug Weight may start to consider replacing Bailey on Tavares' right side with New York just three points back of a wild-card spot.