Romanov has been out since April 1st, and it's unclear when he might be available for post-season play. The 23-year-old blueliner will travel to Carolina but won't play in Game 1, so Samuel Bolduc is expected to suit up for his first career playoff game on Monday.
Sorokin had an outstanding season, going 31-22-7 while ranking first in shutouts (6), third in SV% (.924 SV%) and sixth in GAA (2.34). In seven career playoff appearances (five starts), Sorokin has gone 4-1-0 with a 2.79 GAA and .922 SV%. He went 1-3-0 with a. 2.79 GAA and .911 SV% in four games against the Hurricanes during the regular season.
Barzal has been out since February 18th due to a lower-body injury and skated with the Islanders for the first time since his injury. The 25-year-old is expected to make his long-awaited return for Game 1 vs. Carolina after putting up 14 goals, 51 points, 139 SOG, 22 PIMs and a +5 plus/minus through 58 games played prior to his injury.
Barzal has been out since February 18th due to a lower-body injury and skated with the Islanders for the first time since his injury. The 25-year-old will hope to return at some point for the Islanders' opening series against Carolina after putting up 14 goals, 51 points, 139 SOG, 22 PIMs and a +5 plus/minus through 58 games played prior to his injury.
Sorokin allowed three goals on 23 shots (.870 SV%) to snap a two-game winning streak as he was downed by the Washington Capitals in his previous start. The 27-year-old net minder has been one of the league's best yet again in 2022-23, with his first career 30-win season (30-22-7), .925 SV% and 2.35 GAA. He will take on the struggle Montreal Canadiens, who have lost five of their last six games and are 26th in the NHL in goals per game (2.76).
Sorokin allowed three goals on 23 shots (.870 SV%) to snap a two-game winning streak as he was downed by the Washington Capitals in his previous start. The 27-year-old net minder has been one of the league's best yet again in 2022-23, with his first career 30-win season (30-22-7), .925 SV% and 2.35 GAA. He will take on the struggle Montreal Canadiens, who have lost five of their last six games and are 26th in the NHL in goals per game (2.76).
Holmstrom has six goals, three assists, 39 SOG, and a -4 plus/minus through 50 games played but will take a seat as a healthy scratch Wednesday vs. Montreal. He will be replaced by Josh Bailey in the Islanders' lineup.
Sorokin was perfect in his previous start, stopping 27 of 27 shots for his league-leading sixth shutout of the season as he blanked the Philadelphia Flyers' last game. The 27-year-old has been sensational this season, with his 30-21-7 record, 2.33 GAA and .925 SV%. He takes on the Washington Capitals, who have lost six straight and are 20th in the NHL in goals per game (3.06).
Romanov missed the Islanders' previous game due to an upper-body injury and is not considered day-to-day as he deals with the recent injury. The 23-year-old has two goals, 20 assists, 100 SOG, 43 PIMs and a +13 plus/minus through 76 games prior to the injury.
Sorokin stopped 30 of 31 shots (.968 SV%) for his fourth win in five games as he beat the New Jersey Devils in his last start. The 27-year-old has been sensational this season, proven by his .924 SV%, 2.39 GAA and 27-19-7 record. He takes on the Washington Capitals, who have lost three of their last four games after a 4-3 loss to Pittsburgh last game.
Sorokin stopped 30 of 31 shots (.968 SV%) for his fourth win in five games as he beat the New Jersey Devils in his last start. The 27-year-old has been sensational this season, proven by his .924 SV%, 2.39 GAA and 27-19-7 record. He takes on the Washington Capitals, who have lost three of their last four games after a 4-3 loss to Pittsburgh last game.
Sorokin allowed five goals on 27 shots (.815 SV%) to snap a three-game winning streak as he lost in overtime to the Columbus Blue Jackets in his last start. The 27-year-old has been one of the league's best netminders despite his 26-19-7 record, with his .923 SV% and 2.41 GAA. He will take on the New Jersey Devils, who have lost five of their last seven games but are fifth in the NHL in goals per game (3.48).
