Months of summer away from one another didn't damage the chemistry between Nico Hischier and Jesper Bratt. Hischier and Bratt picked up right where they always left off, assisting and contributing to one another goals.

Hockey is back, everybody. The New York Islanders skated in their first game against an opponent since April, when they were dumped out of the playoffs by the Carolina Hurricanes.

New Jersey Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe provided insight into which players will not play in the club's first preseason game.

Despite less time to prepare for the regular season than the other teams in the NHL, the Devils are resting notable stars for Sunday’s preseason opener. Coach Sheldon Keefe said on Saturday that top-line forwards Jack Hughes and Timo Meier won’t dress against the Islanders at the Prudential Center since they are coming back from offseason surgeries.

The Devils and Islanders play their first preseason game of the season Sunday night at Prudential Center. The Devils will be leaving for Europe where they will open the season against the Buffalo Sabres in Prague.

The offseason is finally over, and the New York Islanders are set to play their first preseason game tomorrow (Sep. 22) against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center.