John Tavares is still battling an illness, and will get checked out by a doctor again Monday, Arthur Staple of Newsday reports.

Tavares is still battling an illness, and will get checked out by a doctor again Monday, Arthur Staple of Newsday reports.

Analysis:

The nature of Tavares' illness remains a bit unclear, but it sounds as though the illness could be more serious in nature than the average flu bug that usually strikes NHL teams at some point during the season. The Islanders next play Tuesday against the Devils, but his availability likely remains in doubt for the contest at this point.