DeAngelo left Game 5 in the third period after just 14:51 TOI due to an undisclosed injury but is fine and will be good to go if needed for Round 2. The 28-year-old defenseman appeared in three games after replacing the injured Brett Pesce earlier in the round, but failed to pick up a point to go along with his eight SOG and two PIMs.
Holmstrom has not played since game two but will re-enter the Islanders lineup for game five on Tuesday against the Carolina Hurricanes. In the first two games of the series, the 22-year-old forward averaged 11:06 time-on-ice while firing one shot on goal.
Martin did not play in game four and has been ruled out for game five due to a lower-body injury. The 34-year-old Martin averaged 9:33 time-on-ice through the first three games of the playoffs, recording 16 penalty minutes and seven hits.
The Islanders staved off elimination in their last outing, a 3-2 overtime win over the Carolina Hurricanes, and will return to Varalmov between the crease for game five. Varlamov was tremendous in the Islanders' game-four victory, saving 42 of 44 shots (.955 SV%) and has been solid throughout the playoffs, despite only recording one win (1-2-0) while posting a solid 2.08 GAA and .930 SV%. The Islanders enter game five as +207 road underdogs.
With Brett Pesce (lower body) expected to miss at least a few games, Tony DeAngelo will draw into Carolina's third defensive pairing for Game 3 for New York on Thursday. The 28-year-old only appeared in 31 games this season and picked up 11 points (3G/8A), 24 PIMs, and 44 SOG.
Martin is battling an undisclosed injury and his status for game three against the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday is up in the air. The 34-year-old Martin averaged 10:12 time-on-ice through the first two games, recording five hits, 16 penalty minutes, and a -1 plus/minus rating.
After riding Semyon Varlamov in their first two games, the Islanders are in a 0-2 series deficit and will turn to Sorokin between the pipes in game three. Varlamov stole starts from Sorokin down the stretch, eventually stealing the starting goalie position for the beginning of the playoffs. Sorokin, the 2022-23 Vezina runner-up, was solid towards the end of the season, posting a .932 SV% in his final four outings (3-0-1). The Islanders enter action against the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday as +139 home underdogs.
Pageau exited the Islanders' final game of the season after playing only 2:36 time-on-ice due to a lower-body injury and missed Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The 31-year-old Pageau had 33 points (11G / 22A), 189 hits, and 82 blocks in 82 games this season.
After dropping game one of their series against the Carolina Hurricanes, the Islanders will roll with Varlamov between the pipes for a second straight game. Despite losing 3-1, Varlamov played well in game one, saving 23 of 25 shots (.920 SV%). That said, the Islanders enter action as sizeable +202 road underdogs on Monday night against the Hurricanes.
Fasching played 14:18 time-on-ice in their 3-1 loss on Saturday in game one against the Carolina Hurricanes and will be a healthy scratch in game two. The 28-year-old Fasching played 45 games with the Islanders this season, scoring 14 points (4G / 10A).
Pageau exited the Islanders' final game of the season after playing only 2:36 time-on-ice due to a lower-body injury and missed game one of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The 31-year-old Pageau had 33 points (11G / 22A), 189 hits, and 82 blocks in 82 games this season.
After dropping game one of their series against the Carolina Hurricanes, the Islanders will likely roll with Varlamov between the pipes for a second straight game. Despite losing 3-1, Varlamov played well in game one, saving 23 of 25 shots (.920 SV%). That said, the Islanders enter action as sizeable +202 road underdogs on Monday night against the Hurricanes.
Pageau missed game 1 due to a lower-body injury that he suffered in the Islanders' season finale vs. the Penguins. If Pageau is available for game 2, expect him to centre the third line, bumping Kyle MacLean back to the fourth line and taking Simon Holmstrom out of the lineup.
Holmstrom scored one goal with one assist in the Islanders' season finale after being a healthy scratch in the previous two games. Holmstrom will suit up in the bottom-6 to replace J-G Pageau, who is day-to-day with a lower-body injury.
Pageau will miss game 1 due to a lower-body injury that he suffered in the Islanders' season finale vs. the Penguins. With Pageau out, Simon Holmstrom will suit up on the Islanders' fourth line. Pageau is day-to-day and questionable
Pageau picked up a lower-body injury in the first period of the Islanders' season finale and is questionable to play in Game 1 in Carolina. If Pageau can't play, expect Kyle MacLean to move up to the third line and for Simon Holmstrom to centre the fourth line.
Pageau exited the Islanders' final game of the season after playing only 2:36 time-on-ice due to a lower-body injury and could miss game one of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The 31-year-old Pageau had 33 points (11G / 22A), 189 hits, and 82 blocks in 82 games this season.
