New York Islanders News

Ilya Sorokin was not at New York's morning skate on Thursday, tending to an upper-body injury, leaving the crease to Hogberg. The 30-year-old Hogberg struggled in a relief performance on Tuesday, allowing three goals on nine shots (.667 SV%) in a 7-6 overtime loss to the Nashville Predators. He has a 2.62 GAA and .907 SV% in 12 appearances this season (2-4-2). The Islanders enter Thursday's contest as -120 home favorites against a New York Rangers team coming off a disappointing 8-5 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers last night.

Lennox was a third-round pick, 93rd overall, of the Islanders in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. The 22-year-old goalie has a 4.44 GAA and .832 SV% in four games with the Bridgeport Islanders (AHL). He will likely serve as the backup to Marcus Hogberg in Thursday's contest against the New York Rangers.

Ilya Sorokin was not at New York's morning skate on Thursday, tending to an upper-body injury, leaving the crease to Hogberg. The 30-year-old Hogberg struggled in a relief performance on Tuesday, allowing three goals on nine shots (.667 SV%) in a 7-6 overtime loss to the Nashville Predators. He has a 2.62 GAA and .907 SV% in 12 appearances this season (2-4-2). The Islanders enter Thursday's contest as -120 home favorites against a New York Rangers team coming off a disappointing 8-5 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers last night.

Sorokin left Tuesday's game in the third period and is not on the ice for Thursday's morning skate, suggesting he will not be available vs. the Rangers. Tristan Lennox was recalled from the AHL and is expected to serve as Marcus Hogberg's backup.

Despite allowing Alex Ovechkin's record-breaking 895th goal on Sunday, Sorokin was excellent, saving 28 of 29 shots (.966 SV%) in the 4-1 win. He will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Nashville Predators. The 29-year-old Sorokin has a 2.73 GAA and .906 SV% in 58 games this season (29-23-6). The Islanders enter Tuesday's contest as -115 home favorites against a Predators team amid a six-game losing skid (0-6-0).

Despite allowing Alex Ovechkin's record-breaking 895th goal on Sunday, Sorokin was excellent, saving 28 of 29 shots (.966 SV%) in the 4-1 win. He will likely return to the crease on Tuesday against the Nashville Predators. The 29-year-old Sorokin has a 2.73 GAA and .906 SV% in 58 games this season (29-23-6). The Islanders enter Tuesday's contest as -115 home favorites against a Predators team amid a six-game losing skid (0-6-0).

The Islanders have lost six straight (0-4-2), effectively removing themselves from the race for a Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. They will turn to Sorokin between the pipes on Friday against the Minnesota Wild. The 29-year-old Sorokin allowed three goals on 23 shots (.870 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 4-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. He has a 2.79 GAA and .904 SV% in 56 games this season (27-23-6). New York enters Friday's contest as -120 home favorites against a Minnesota team amid a three-game losing skid (0-1-2).

Scott Mayfield will draw back into New York's lineup on Friday against the Washington Capitals, sending Boqvist to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 24-year-old Boqvist is averaging 13:55 time-on-ice and has 14 points (4G / 10A) in 34 games this season.

Adam Boqvist will be a healthy scratch on Friday against the Minnesota Wild, allowing Mayfield to re-enter the lineup. The 32-year-old Mayfield last played on March 20th and has seven points and a +13 plus/minus through 58 games this season.

The Islanders have lost six straight (0-4-2), effectively removing themselves from the race for a Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. They will likely turn to Sorokin between the pipes on Friday against the Minnesota Wild. The 29-year-old Sorokin allowed three goals on 23 shots (.870 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 4-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. He has a 2.79 GAA and .904 SV% in 56 games this season (27-23-6). New York enters Friday's contest as -120 home favorites against a Minnesota team amid a three-game losing skid (0-1-2).

With Anthony Duclair (personal) taking some time away from the team, Martin will re-enter the lineup on Friday against the Minnesota Wild. The 35-year-old Martin has not played since January 16th. He has one point (0G / 1A) in 24 games this season.

On Thursday, the Islanders announced that Duclair will temporarily step away from the team due to personal reasons. With only eight games remaining, it is unclear if Duclair will return to the lineup this season. The 29-year-old Duclair has 11 points (7G / 4A) in 44 games this season. Matt Martin will draw into the lineup as Duclair's replacement.

The Islanders have lost five straight (0-3-2) and are desperate for a win as they try to stay within reach of a wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. Sorokin will be between the pipes for the Islanders, looking to build on his 2.79 GAA and .904 SV% through 55 games this season (27-22-6). He has allowed three or more goals in three straight (0-2-1), posting an ugly .847 SV%. The Islanders enter Tuesday's contest as +150 home underdogs against a Lightning squad outscoring their opposition 19-4 during a three-game winning streak.

Larson is an undrafted forward that has spent the previous three seasons playing collegiate hockey. The 27-year-old Larson scored 24 points (10G / 14A) in 37 games with Michigan State University (Big-10) this season.

Adam Boqvist will draw back into New York's lineup on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Lightning, sending Reilly to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 31-year-old Reilly is averaging 15:00 time-on-ice and has two points (0G / 2A) in 17 games this season.

Mike Reilly will be a healthy scratch on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Lightning, allowing Boqvist to re-enter the lineup. The 24-year-old Boqvist is averaging 13:34 time-on-ice and has 13 points (4G / 9A) in 31 games this season.