Hutton has yet to play this season, but could make his debut on Saturday against the New Jersey Devils. The 33-year-old defenseman scored 15 points (6G / 9A) last season in 55 games with the Vegas Golden Knights.
Kessel took a puck to the face at practice on Friday and did not return. The 26-year-old defenseman is averaging 12:52 time-on-ice and has two assists in nine games this season. It is unclear what his status is for Saturday's game against the New Jersey Devils.
After being sidelined from November 2024 until the start of this season, the Islanders have used Varlamov sparingly, but he will return to the crease for his fifth start on Tuesday. The 38-year-old goalie saved 20 of 23 shots (.870 SV%) in his most recent game, a 4-3 shootout win over the Nashville Predators for his first win of the season. Varlamov has a 2.40 GAA and .891 SV% in four games (1-1-2). The Islanders enter Thursday's game as +166 home underdogs against the 12-3-2 Eastern Conference-leading Carolina Hurricanes.
After being sidelined from November 2024 until the start of this season, the Islanders have used Varlamov sparingly, but he will return to the crease for his fifth start on Tuesday. The 38-year-old goalie saved 20 of 23 shots (.870 SV%) in his most recent game, a 4-3 shootout win over the Nashville Predators for his first win of the season. Varlamov has a 2.40 GAA and .891 SV% in four games (1-1-2). The Islanders enter Thursday's game as +166 home underdogs against the 12-3-2 Eastern Conference-leading Carolina Hurricanes.
Maccelli has been sidelined for over two weeks with a lower-body injury and will likely miss at least two more weeks. The 26-year-old Maccelli had started the 2026-27 season well before his injury, scoring six points (2G / 4A) in eight games, and had been a fixture on the team's top power-play unit.
Pulock has been sidelined for a week with an upper-body injury and is still at least two weeks away from returning. The 32-year-old Pulock has one assist, 11 hits, and 23 blocks in 13 games this season.
Barzal continues to work his way back from a knee injury that kept him out of training camp. The Islanders have yet to provide any kind of timeline on his return to the lineup, but initial reports did not suggest he would miss the entire first month of the season. That said, his presence at practice, albeit in a non-contact jersey, is an encouraging sign for the Islanders.
Pulock only played two shifts in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Minnesota Wild, leaving the game with an upper-body injury. The 32-year-old Pulock has one assist, 11 hits, and 23 blocks in 13 games this season.
Kyle MacLean will be a healthy scratch on Thursday, sending Kessel to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 26-year-old Kessel is averaging 12:31 time-on-ice and has one assist in seven games this season.
Matthew Kessel will be a healthy scratch on Thursday, allowing MacLean to re-enter the lineup. The 27-year-old MacLean is averaging 9:32 time-on-ice, with zero points through three gams this season.
Sorokin has been reliable most nights this season, but is coming off a poor outing in his most recent game, allowing a season-high six goals on 38 shots (.842 SV%) in a 6-3 loss to the Dallas Stars. That said, the 31-year-old Russian goalie still boasts a solid 2.26 GAA and .919 SV% through eight games this season (5-3-0). The Islanders enter Thursday's outing as +167 road underdogs against the Central Division-leading Minnesota Wild, who are on a three-game winning streak.
Sorokin has been reliable most nights this season, but is coming off a poor outing in his most recent game, allowing a season-high six goals on 38 shots (.842 SV%) in a 6-3 loss to the Dallas Stars. That said, the 31-year-old Russian goalie still boasts a solid 2.26 GAA and .919 SV% through eight games this season (5-3-0). The Islanders enter Thursday's outing as +167 road underdogs against the Central Division-leading Minnesota Wild, who are on a three-game winning streak.
After being sidelined from November 2024 until the start of this season, the Islanders have used Varlamov sparingly, but he will return to the crease for his fourth start on Tuesday. The 38-year-old Varlamov was serviceable in his most recent game, saving 24 of 27 shots (.889 SV%), but came up short in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Kings. He is still searching for his first win this season, posting a 2.25 GAA and .899 SV% in three games (0-1-2). The Islanders enter Tuesday's game as slight +106 road underdogs against a Nashville Predators team coming off an impressive 6-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche.
Kyle MacLean will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday, allowing Mayfield to re-enter the lineup. The 34-year-old Mayfield is averaging 13:39 time-on-ice and has zero points through two games this season.
