They’re not currently paired together, as they had been for a good portion of their eight previous seasons when they served as the Islanders’ top shutdown duo.

But defensemen Adam Pelech and Ryan Pulock , both 31, have played for most of this season in a way reminiscent of their previous prime.

“They’ve both been outstanding,” coach Patrick Roy said. “Every game we know what we get from them. They’re solid in our zone. They’re moving the puck up. They make good decisions with the puck.”

The right-shooting Pulock remained paired with No. 1 overall pick Matthew Schaefer as the Islanders concluded a seven-game homestand against the NHL-best Avalanche on Thursday night at UBS Arena. The left-shooting Pelech continued to skate with Tony DeAngelo.

Pelech and Pulock were 1-2 among Isla

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