Islanders' Scott Mayfield: Expected to play Monday

Mayfield is expected to play for the first time this season Monday versus the Sharks, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Mayfield has acted as the Islanders' seventh defenseman during the team's first two games this season. He was paired with Thomas Hickey at practice Sunday, and that duo is expected to play together during Monday's matinee. Mayfield will take the place of Luca Sbisa.