New York Islanders defenseman Noah Dobson (lower body) is poised to return to action on Thursday against the Boston Bruins. He has sat out 11 games due to a lower-body injury. Dobson is a two-way force for the Islanders at the back,

Dobson has missed 11 games with a lower-body injury that he sustained on Jan. 20 against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Wednesday marked the fourth session the defenseman has skated with the team. Dobson has 24 points (6G, 18A) through 46 games this season, which leads Isles blueliners in scoring.

Dobson looks set to return to the lineup for the first time since Jan. 20 against the Blue Jackets, a stretch of 11 games on the shelf due to his lower-body issue. Prior to getting hurt, the -year-old blueliner was riding a three-game point streak,

Speaking to reporters Wednesday, Islanders head coach Patrick Roy announced that the plan is for defenceman Noah Dobson to return from his 11-game injury absence.

Dobson (lower body) is closing in on a return to game action but will not be available for Tuesday's divisional matchup against the Rangers, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

Dobson, wearing a regular practice jersey, was a full participant in Saturday's session at Northwell Health Ice Center but is still on long-term injured reserve

While the New York Islanders have been banged up this season with several key players missing considerable time, they’re getting a bit of positive news on injured defenseman Noah Dobson. Unavailable to the Islanders since getting hurt on January 20 against the Columbus Blue Jackets and having missed the last nine straight games,

Dobson (lower body) is wearing a regular jersey at practice Saturday, according to Andrew Gross of Newsday. Dobson has missed the last nine games and since he is on long-term injured reserve, he will have to sit out Sunday's tilt against Dallas.