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Tony DeAngelo Returns to Practice Ahead of Maple Leafs Game
4/9/2026
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- Tony DeAngelo, New York Islanders defenseman, returned to practice Wednesday after missing six games with a lower-body injury.
- Head Coach Pete DeBoer said DeAngelo should be available for Thursday's key game vs. Maple Leafs.
- DeAngelo skated well and joined the Islanders’ second pairing as the team has gone 2-4 without him.
- Veteran Casey Cizikas also returned after maintenance days.
- DeBoer praised goaltender Ilya Sorokin for his size and athleticism.
