Adam Pelech of the Islanders reacts to a high hit from Paul Cotter of the Devils during the second period at Prudential Center on April 13, 2025. Getty Images “We don’t like that.

A much calmer Adam Pelech than was on display Sunday said Tuesday morning that he considers the matter of Paul Cotter’s illegal check to his head to be over and done with. Pelech, who left the 1 ...

New York Islanders defenseman Adam Pelech (upper body) made an early exit in Sunday's 1-0 win over the New Jersey Devils. He sustained an upper-body injury from a high hit by Devils forward Paul ...

Pelech, 30, skated in 13 shifts Sunday, covering 9:06 of ice time. He has 21 points this season. Cotter and the Devils are headed to the postseason and will take on the Carolina Hurricanes in Round 1.