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Josh Bailey back skating with Islanders

Ottawa Senators v New York Islanders

UNIONDALE, NY - APRIL 01: Josh Bailey #12 of the New York Islanders skates against the Ottawa Senators at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on April 1, 2012 in Uniondale, New York. The Senators defeated the Islanders 5-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

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Good news, Islanders fans. Not only is your team tied atop the Atlantic Division but Josh Bailey is getting closer to returning.

The team shared news that Bailey joined the team during today’s practice and he worked on the fourth line. Bailey was injured while playing in Germany during the lockout and that caused the team to suspend him.

The issue for Bailey now is he’ll have a battle on his hands to get back into the lineup. Keith Aucoin has taken advantage of opportunity to lock up a spot on the third line while Marty Reasoner centers the fourth line. Having a little competition to earn a starting spot is never usually a bad thing.

Bailey had 13 goals and 32 points last season for the Isles in 80 games.