LOS ANGELES — A year ago, Kyle MacLean burst onto the Islanders scene like a supernova, playing with an energy and verve that rejuvenated the fourth line for a late run into the playoffs.
Year 2 for the 25-year-old has followed a tougher course.
“I’m definitely still learning,” MacLean — who was in the lineup against the Kings after missing Sunday’s loss to Anaheim with illness — told The Post before the Islanders’ 4-1 loss to the Kings on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena. “I did get up last year, but this is my first full year from camp on. Maybe you can say that’s a little bit of it. Definitely don’t want an excuse or anything. I’ve still got a job to do. I have to perform.”
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