Duclair will draw back into the Islanders' lineup vs. Buffalo on Tuesday.
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Holmstrom (upper-body) is out vs. Buffalo and considered day-to-day.
Goalie Start
Sorokin will start in Buffalo on Tuesday.
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.
Goalie Start
Sorokin will start vs. Pittsburgh on Monday.
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).
Goalie Start
Sorokin is in the starter's crease at New York's morning skate.
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).
DeAngelo (lower-body) is expected to miss the next 1-2 weeks.
Goalie Start
Sorokin will start on Saturday vs. Florida.
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%.
Goalie Start
Sorokin is expected to start vs. Florida on Saturday.
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 is a healthy scratch for Thursday's game against the Stars.
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 (lower-body) took full part in warmups and is expected to play against the Stars on Thursday.
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 has been reassigned from Djurgardens IF (SHL) to Bridgeport (AHL).
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).
Pulock (lower-body) will be a game-time decision vs. Dallas on Thursday.
Pulock has not played the past two games for the Islanders due to a lower-body injury, but he could be 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.
DeAngelo (lower-body) is out vs. Dallas on Thursday.
DeAngelo exited Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks after only six shifts due to a lower-body injury, and will not play on Thursday against the Dallas Stars. Adam Boqvist stepped up during DeAngelo's absence and filled in on the Islanders' second powerplay unit. The 30-year-old DeAngelo has 33 points (5G / 28A) in 72 games this season.
Goalie Start
Sorokin will start vs. Dallas on Thursday.
The Islanders are just outside of a Wild Card spot in an ultra-tight race in the Eastern Conference, and will turn to Sorokin on Thursday against the Dallas Stars. The 30-year-old Sorokin was excellent in his last start, saving all 26 shots he faced for his league-leading seventh shutout of the season in a 1-0 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. That said, he has an under .500 record this month (4-5-0), with a 2.74 GAA and .904 SV%. The Islanders enter Thursday's contest as +113 home underdogs against a Dallas Stars team that has followed up a franchise-best 15-game point streak (14-0-1) by losing four of five games (1-3-1).
George has been recalled from Bridgeport (AHL).
George scored one assist in two games with New York earlier this season, but has spent most of the 2025-26 season in the AHL. The 22-year-old defenseman has 17 points (2G / 15A) in 45 games with Bridgeport (AHL) this season.
Goalie Start
Sorokin is in the starter's crease at New York's morning skate.
The Islanders are just outside of a Wild Card spot in an ultra-tight race in the Eastern Conference, and will turn to Sorokin on Thursday against the Dallas Stars. The 30-year-old Sorokin was excellent in his last start, saving all 26 shots he faced for his league-leading seventh shutout of the season in a 1-0 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. That said, he has an under .500 record this month (4-5-0), with a 2.74 GAA and .904 SV%. The Islanders enter Thursday's contest as +113 home underdogs against a Dallas Stars team that has followed up a franchise-best 15-game point streak (14-0-1) by losing four of five games (1-3-1).
DeAngelo left Wednesday's game vs. Chicago with a lower-body injury and did not return.
DeAngelo exited Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks after only six shifts due to a lower-body injury. Adam Boqvist stepped up DeAngelo's absence and filled in on the Islanders' second powerplay unit. The 30-year-old DeAngelo has 33 points (5G / 28A) in 72 games this season.
George has been recalled from Bridgeport (AHL).
George scored one assist in two games with New York earlier this season, but has spent most of the 2025-26 season in the AHL. The 22-year-old defenseman has 17 points (2G / 15A) in 45 games with Bridgeport (AHL) this season.
New York has signed Joshua Kotai to a two-year, entry-level contract.
Kotai is an undrafted goalie that just completed his third season of collegiate hockey. The 23-year-old had an outstanding 1.99 GAA and .938 SV% in 35 games (20-11-4) with Augustana University this season.
Goalie Start
Rittich will start vs. Chicago on Tuesday.
Ilya Sorokin started both ends of a back-to-back this weekend, but the Islanders will turn to Rittich on Tuesday against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 33-year-old Rittich last played 10 days ago when he saved 30 of 32 shots (.938 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the Calgary Flames. He has a 3.60 GAA and .883 SV% in four appearances since returning from the Olympic break (2-1-0). The Islanders enter Tuesday's contest as -154 home favourites against a Blackhawks team that has lost seven of their last 10 games (3-3-4).
