Islanders RW Hunter returns to lineup

Feb 20, 2009 - 5:20 AM UNIONDALE, New York (Ticker) -- After a four-game absence, New York Islanders right wing Trent Hunter returned to the lineup for Thursday's 6-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes.

The 28-year-old Hunter, who had been sidelined with a hip flexor, had not played since a 4-3 shootout loss to the Los Angeles Kings on February 12.

A native of Red Deer, Alberta, Hunter has registered 14 goals and 17 assists in 49 games this season.