Mitchell recorded three shots and dealt one hit in 12:45 TOI in the 5-2 win. It was the second most TOI he’d played through seven games to start his NHL career.
The rookie was signed by the Islanders as a free agent in 2023. He has spent portions of the last three seasons with the Bridgeport Islanders in the AHL. This season he has found a role on a defensive pair with Mayfield since being recalled to the Islanders on Nov. 26.
“He’s been a great partner,” Mitchell said. “He’s always talked to me … always helping me out, so it’s been awesome.”
Ryan Pulock was the most recent Iron Man mask recipient before Mitchell.