Pageau (illness) will not play against the Senators on Tuesday.
New York Islanders News
Gatcomb has been emergency recalled from Bridgeport (AHL) on Tuesday.
Gatcomb is an undrafted forward out of the University of Connecticut that has yet to play and NHL game. The 25-year-old Gatcomb has 17 points (9G / 8A) in 34 games with the Bridgeport Islanders (AHL) this season.
George (upper-body) will return vs. Ottawa on Tuesday.
George has missed the previous three games due to an upper-body injury but will re-enter the lineup on Tuesday against the Ottawa Senators. The 20-year-old George is averaging 16:38 time-on-ice and has five points (1G / 4A) in 25 games this season.
Goalie Start
Hogberg will start vs. Ottawa on Tuesday.
Hogberg was excellent in the Islanders' 2-1 win over the Utah Hockey Club on Saturday, saving 21 of 22 shots (.955 SV%), and will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Ottawa Senators. The 30-year-old Hogberg has been excellent in limited action this season, posting a 1.56 GAA and .950 SV% in four appearances (1-1-0). The Islanders enter Tuesday's contest as -114 home favorites against a Senators club outscoring their opposition 8-2 during a two-game winning streak.
Goalie Start
Hogberg was the first goalie off the ice at New York's morning skate.
Hogberg was excellent in the Islanders' 2-1 win over the Utah Hockey Club on Saturday, saving 21 of 22 shots (.955 SV%), and will likely return to the crease on Tuesday against the Ottawa Senators. The 30-year-old Hogberg has been excellent in limited action this season, posting a 1.56 GAA and .950 SV% in four appearances (1-1-0). The Islanders enter Tuesday's contest as -114 home favorites against a Senators club outscoring their opposition 8-2 during a two-game winning streak.
Romanov is day-to-day with an upper-body injury.
Romanov missed New York's previous game and remains sidelined due to an upper-body injury. The 25-year-old defenseman as battle injuries this season but has been effective when in the lineup. He has nine points (0G / 9A), 65 blocks, and 73 hits in 30 games.
George (upper-body) was a full participant in practice and is expected to be a game-time decision vs. Ottawa on Tuesday.
George exited the Islanders' January 2nd 2-1 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs after only 8:07 time-on-ice due to an upper-body injury and has not played since. The 20-year-old George is averaging 16:38 time-on-ice and has five points (1G / 4A) in 25 games this season.
Sorokin is practicing in full on Monday after missing last game due to illness.
Sorokin did not play on Saturday due to an illness but was back at practice on Monday. The 29-year-old Sorokin is coming off his second shutout of the season, saving 30 shots in a 4-0 win over the Vegas Golden Knights. He has a 2.83 GAA and .902 SV% in 30 games this season (13-13-4).
Hutton has been reassigned to Bridgeport (AHL).
In 13 games with New York this season, Hutton is averaging 13:28 time-on-ice, recording two points (0G / 2A). Hutton is an undrafted 29-year-old defenseman that has spent most of his career in the AHL, including three points (0G / 3A) in 15 games with Bridgeport this season.
Varlamov is expected to return to practice this week.
Line Change
Hutton will draw back into New York’s lineup on Saturday in Utah.
Romanov (undisclosed) will not dress on Saturday in Utah.
Romanov (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision in Utah on Saturday.
Goalie Start
Hogberg will start in Utah on Saturday.
Skarek has been recalled from Bridgeport (AHL) on Saturday.
Sorokin (illness) will not be available for Saturday's game in Utah.
Goalie Start
Sorokin led the Islanders onto the ice for warmups.
Fasching (upper-body) is expected to be out for two weeks.
Fasching played the previous game for the Islanders but suffered an upper-body injury at some point that will keep him out of the lineup for approximately two weeks. The 29-year-old Fasching is averaging 8:56 time-on-ice and has yet to score a point through 19 games this season.
Hutton has been recalled from Bridgeport (AHL).
With Mike Reilly being placed on LTIR, New York has recalled Grant Hutton from Bridgeport (AHL). The 29-year-old defensemen has played in 12 games for the Islanders this season, picking up two assists and four PIMs.
Perunovich will be a healthy scratch in Minnesota on Tuesday.
Justin Faulk (upper body) will return to the Blues' lineup on Tuesday against the Minnesota Wild, resulting in Perunovich being a healthy scratch. The 26-year-old Perunovich is averaging 14:37 time-on-ice and has six points (2G / 4A) in 24 games this season.
