New York Islanders News

The Islanders, amid a four-game losing streak, have not played since Saturday. Currently on the outside of the playoff picture with only four games remaining, the team will need near-perfection from Sorokin if they have any intention of making the postseason. The 30-year-old Sorokin has been one of the most reliable goalies in the NHL this season, leading the way with seven shutouts, but has picked an inopportune time to be struggling. In his last four games (0-4-0), Sorokin has an ugly 5.01 GAA and .852 SV%. The Islanders, in their first game with new head coach Pete DeBoer, enter Thursday's contest as sizeable -261 home favourites against a Toronto Maple Leafs team that lost 4-0 to the Washington Capitals last night.

DeAngelo has not played in over two weeks due to a lower-body injury, but could return to the lineup on Thursday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 30-year-old DeAngelo has 33 points (5G / 28A) in 72 games this season.

Holmstom did not play in the Islanders' previous game, but he could return to the lineup on Friday against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 24-year-old Swedish forward is averaging 15:03 time-on-ice and has 39 points (19G / 20A) in 73 games this season.

Sorokin leads the NHL with seven shutouts and has been one of the league's best goalies this season, but he has picked an importune time for consecutive poor outings as his team battles to secure a playoff spot. The 30-year-old Sorokin has lost two straight (0-2-0) while allowing 10 goals on 61 combined shots (.836 SV%). The Islanders enter Friday's contest as -136 home favourites against a Philadelphia Flyers team that lost 4-2 last night to the Detroit Red Wings.

Sorokin started yesterday, but his night was cut short after allowing seven goals on 28 shots (.750 SV%) in an eventual 8-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. He will return to the crease on Tuesday, looking to rebound against the Buffalo Sabres. Yesterday's poor performance ended a four-game streak (3-1-0) where Sorokin had allowed two or fewer goals in each outing. The Islanders enter Tuesday's contest as +167 road underdogs.

Sorokin was solid in his most recent outing, saving 19 of 21 shots (.905 SV%) in a 5-2 win over the Florida Panthers, and will lreturn to the crease on Monday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 30-year-old Sorokin is likely a leading contender for the Vezina Trophy this season and has done everything in his power to keep the Islanders in contention for a playoff spot. He has allowed two or fewer goals in four consecutive appearances (3-1-0), posting a stellar 1.10 GAA and .953 SV%. The Islanders enter Monday's contest as -118 home favourites against a Penguins team that has lost three of their last four games (1-3-0).

Sorokin was solid in his most recent outing, saving 19 of 21 shots (.905 SV%) in a 5-2 win over the Florida Panthers, and will likely return to the crease on Monday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 30-year-old Sorokin is likely a leading contender for the Vezina Trophy this season and has done everything in his power to keep the Islanders in contention for a playoff spot. He has allowed two or fewer goals in four consecutive appearances (3-1-0), posting a stellar 1.10 GAA and .953 SV%. The Islanders enter Monday's contest as -118 home favourites against a Penguins team that has lost three of their last four games (1-3-0).

Sorokin leads the NHL with seven shutouts this season and was minutes away from recording an eighth on Thursday, saving 26 of 27 shots (.963 SV%) in a 2-1 win over the Dallas Stars. The 30-year-old Sorokin is likely a leading contender for the Vezina Trophy this season and has done everything in his power to keep the Islanders in contention for a playoff spot. In 10 games this month (5-5-0), Sorokin has a 2.55 GAA and .910 SV%.

Sorokin leads the NHL with seven shutouts this season and was minutes away from recording an eighth on Thursday, saving 26 of 27 shots (.963 SV%) in a 2-1 win over the Dallas Stars. The 30-year-old Sorokin is likely a leading contender for the Vezina Trophy this season and has done everything in his power to keep the Islanders in contention for a playoff spot. In 10 games this month (5-5-0), Sorokin has a 2.55 GAA and .910 SV%.

George will take a seat on Thursday when the Islanders host the Stars. He'll be replaced by Ryan Pulock, who is returning from a lower-body injury.

Pulock has not played the past two games for the Islanders due to a lower-body injury, but is ready to return on Thursday against the Dallas Stars. The 31-year-old defenseman is averaging 20:59 time-on-ice and has 25 points (3G / 22A) in 67 games this season.

Eklund was a first-round pick of the Islanders in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft and will be poised to make his professional North American debut with the Bridgeport Islanders (AHL). The 19-year-old forward scored 24 points (6G / 18A) this season in 43 games with Djurgardens IF (SweHL).