Matt Carkner is making his Islanders postseason debut Friday night.
Carkner draws into the lineup at the expense of Thomas Hickey, who has been scratched. Carkner has played in 10 playoff games in his career. He had two assists on the year.

Matt Carkner will draw into New York's lineup Thursday night.
He will suit up against Philadelphia instead of Thomas Hickey. The Islanders will also dress tough guy Eric Boulton.

Matt Carkner (lower body) has been activated from injured reserve and he is expected to return to the Islanders' lineup Thursday night.
In nine games this year, Carkner has 20 penalty minutes and seven hits. He has been sidelined since Feb. 5 with a lower-body ailment.

Matt Carkner (lower body) joined the Islanders during Tuesday's practice.
Carkner hasn't played since Feb. 7. He recently took time off following resuming skating so it's a good sign that he was back at practice Tuesday. There's still no definitive timeline for his return.

Matt Carkner hasn't been on the ice the past few days after he resumed skating the previous week.
He hasn't played since Feb. 7 and it's unclear if he suffered a setback.

Matt Carkner didn't return from his lower-body injury on Monday.
However, he will travel with the team on their three-game road trip and should be back sometime soon. He hasn't played since Feb. 5 and had 20 penalty minutes over nine contests prior to getting injured.

Matt Carkner (lower body) practised on Friday and looks to be on track to return to action Monday afternoon against the Flyers.
If you need PIMs get ready to activate Carkner for next week's games.

Islanders place D Matt Carkner on injured reserve.
The move is retroactive to Feb. 6, meaning the earliest he can be activated is Feb. 13. Before getting hurt, Carkner had yet to register a point to go with 20 penalty minutes in nine games.

Matt Carkner is dealing with a lower body injury.
Carkner is day-to-day for now. He has no points and 20 penalty minutes in nine games this season.