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Gionta is always the Islanders call-up when they are missing a fourth liner, but the 35-year-old brings little in the way of offence. He has just one assist in three games with Bridgeport this season.

Dal Colle was the No.5 overall pick in 2014, but has only appeared in four career NHL games with the Islanders since. Dal Colle has impressed in the AHL this year though, picking up 14 points (7G / 7A) in his first 14 games. He could make his season debut on Thursday, replacing Andrew Ladd, who was placed on IR this morning.

Martin’s move to IR is retroactive to November 1st, so he is eligible to play whenever he is healthy. Martin remains day-to-day according to the Islanders.

The Islanders announced on Thursday that Ladd is out indefinitely with a lower-body injury, so his move to IR opens up a roster spot for Michael Dal Colle to be recalled from Bridgeport (AHL).

Cizikas will miss 2-3 weeks with a lower-body injury, so he has been moved to IR to open up a roster spot to recall Stephen Gionta from Bridgeport (AHL).

With Andrei Vasilevskiy reportedly out for “a while” with a fractured left foot, Pasquale comes up to backup Louis Domingue. The 27-year-old has no NHL experience and is 4-2-0 with a 2.85 GAA and .896 SV%. Domingue will likely see a heavy workload while Vasilevskiy’s out, meaning Pasquale could backup for a few games and then swap out with Connor Ingram so both goalies stay fresh in the AHL.

Oshie was forced to leave Monday’s game in Winnipeg after a heavy collision in the corner with Jets’ defenseman Josh Morrissey. Oshie’s head was driven to the ice after the hit and he came up a bit woozy. Oshie has four reported concussions in his career, so the Capitals will be very cautious with the winger. Oshie is questionable at the very least for Friday’s game in Colorado.

Kuznetsov was forced to leave Wednesday’s game in Winnipeg after being clipped in the head by a Brandon Tanev elbow in the first period. Kuznetsov originally stayed in the game for the ensuing power-play, but left the game and did not return shortly after. If Kuznetsov suffered a concussion, it would all but rule him out of Friday’s game in Colorado.

Fowler suffered what the Ducks described as a “complex right facial fracture involving the orbital bone, cheekbone and upper-jaw bone” when he was hit in the face by a puck on Monday. Fowler will undergo surgery on Friday and a more detailed timetable will be released when they know more.

Vasilevskiy may have fractured his left foot according to TSN’s Darren Dreger. Although unconfirmed by the Lightning, a fractured left foot would keep Vasilevskiy sidelined for a lengthy period of time and Louis Domingue would have to step-up as the team’s No.1 netminder. The Lightning should provide an update later on Thursday.

Gibson stopped 34 of 35 shots in the Ducks win over the Predators on Monday. It was another outstanding performance from Gibson, who is now seventh in the NHL in SV% (.931) and 14th in GAA (2.47) . The 25-year-old has struggled on the road, going 2-5-0 with a 2.72 GAA and .932 SV% in seven road starts this season.

Holtby was a late scratch for tonight's game, causing Pheonix Copley to make his second start in as many nights. Goalie Gavin McHale was signed as an emergency back-up. Consider Holtby day-to-day until we get an update from the team.

Crawford allowed three goals on 24 shots in the Blackhawks loss in Philadelphia on Saturday. Crawford has lost five consecutive games while allowing a combined 21 goals on 162 shots (.870 SV%). One of those losses came against the Blues, who he’ll see again tonight. He surrendered six goals on 36 shots in a 7-3 loss on October 27th.

Gibson stopped 34 of 35 shots in the Ducks win over the Predators on Monday. It was another outstanding performance from Gibson, who is now seventh in the NHL in SV% (.931) and 14th in GAA (2.47) . The 25-year-old has struggled on the road, going 2-5-0 with a 2.72 GAA and .932 SV% in seven road starts this season.

Price allowed six goals on 31 shots in the Canadiens loss to the Sabres last Thursday. Price has been a disaster as of late, allowing three-plus goals in five straight games. He is a on a three-game losing streak, having allowed a combined 15 goals on 99 shots (.849 SV%). Next up is a Flames team that is tied for 16th (3.11 GF/pg) in goal-scoring.

Fowler was forced to leave Monday’s game after taking a puck to the face late in the third period. Moving Fowler to IR means that he’ll miss at least the next three games and Luke Schenn is expected to replace him on Wednesday.

Fleury allowed five goals on 27 shots in the Golden Knights loss in Montreal last Saturday. Fleury has alternated wins and losses in his last six starts (3-3-0) while posting a 3.03 GAA, .887 SV% and one shutout. The 33-year-old stopped 17 of 18 shots in a 3-1 win in his first start vs. the Ducks.

Crawford allowed three goals on 24 shots in the Blackhawks loss in Philadelphia on Saturday. Crawford has lost five consecutive games while allowing a combined 21 goals on 162 shots (.870 SV%). One of those losses came against the Blues, who he’ll see again tonight. He surrendered six goals on 36 shots in a 7-3 loss on October 27th.

Hertl left Tuesday’s game vs. the Predators with a lower-body injury and is listed as day-to-day. Hertl’s status means that he is questionable to play Thursday vs. the Maple Leafs. The Sharks said they will know more tomorrow.