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Greiss led the Islanders onto the ice for warmups.
Greiss allowed four goals on 39 shots in the Islanders' loss in Carolina last Friday. Semyon Varlamov won Saturday vs. The Panthers but they will come back to Greiss vs. the Blues. He is 1-1-0 with a 2.40 GAA and .921 SV% in three appearances and faces a Blues team that has started 3-1-1 while averaging 3.40 goals per game so far.
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Wahlstrom will make his NHL debut on Monday.
Wahlstrom is a 6-foot-2, 209 lbs. winger who was selected in the first-round (No.11 overall) of 2018. He had 19 points (8G / 11A) in 36 games as a freshman at Boston College before turning pro and joining the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, where he has six points (3G / 3A) in nine AHL games. He is expected to bounce around the lineup in his debut but is expected to skate with Mathew Barzal at times.
Eberle is day-to-day and will not play on Monday.
Eberle will miss Monday’s game against the Blues and will be replaced by Oliver Wahlstrom, who will be making his NHL debut. The Islanders are back in action in Winnipeg on Thursday, so monitor Eberle’s status leading up.
The Islanders have placed Casey Cizikas (ankle) on IR.
Cizikas dealt with an ankle injury in the pre-season and re-aggravated it last week. Cizikas is in a walking boot, suggesting that he will miss an extended period of time. His move to IR opened up a roster spot to call-up Oliver Wahlstrom from Bridgeport (AHL).
The Islanders have recalled Oliver Wahlstrom from Bridgeport (AHL).
Wahlstrom was the No.11 pick in the 2018 draft and seems poised to make his NHL debut on Monday afternoon. The 19-year-old winger has likely been recalled to replace Jordan Eberle, who was hurt in Saturday’s win. Wahlstrom has one goal and two assists in four AHL games, giving him six points (3G / 3A) in nine career AHL games.
Eberle is questionable for Monday’s game with an undisclosed injury.
Eberle appeared to suffer a leg injury in Saturday’s win over the Panthers. Head coach Barry Trotz did not have an update on Eberle post-game but the Islanders recalled Oliver Wahlstrom from Bridgeport (AHL) on Monday, which suggests that Eberle won’t be available vs. the Blues.
Leddy (undisclosed) is on the ice for warmups; expected to play Saturday vs. the Panthers.
Cizikas (undisclosed) will not play on Saturday.
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Varlamov will start Saturday vs. the Panthers.
Varlamov was pulled after allowing four goals on 19 shots in the Islanders' loss to the Oilers on Tuesday. With Thomas Greiss starting Friday in Carolina, Varlamov will get the tail-end of the back-to-back vs. the Panthers. Florida hasn’t played al that well early-on, so Varlamov makes for a solid option for those in need of wins this weekend.
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Greiss will start Friday in Carolina.
Greiss allowed one goal on eight shots after replacing Semyon Varlamov in the Islanders' loss to the Oilers on Tuesday. Greiss has been the better of the two goalies so far, stopping 42 of the 44 shots (.955 SV%) that he has faced so far. As good as he’s been, a road matchup with the Hurricanes is one to avoid right now.
Cizikas (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision on Friday.
Cizikas missed Thursday’s practice and Friday’s morning skate with what could be a lingering ankle injury from the preseason. Head coach Barry Trotz said “Casey will probably be a game-time decision,” so keep an eye on the fourth line centre as they hit the ice for warmups at 7:00 pm.
Leddy will be a game-time decision on Friday.
Leddy missed Thursday’s practice but was back on the ice for Friday’s morning skate and will be a game-time decision. Head coach Barry Trotz did not disclose what Leddy is dealing with, other than to say “he’s Goa little bit of a nagging thing.” Johnny Boychuk would slide back into the lineup if Leddy can’t play.
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Greiss was the first goalie off of the ice at the Islanders morning skate.
Greiss allowed one goal on eight shots after replacing Semyon Varlamov in the Islanders' loss to the Oilers on Tuesday. Greiss has been the better of the two goalies so far, stopping 42 of the 44 shots (.955 SV%) that he has faced so far. As good as he’s been, a road matchup with the Hurricanes is one to avoid right now.
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Varlamov led the Islanders onto the ice for warmups.
Varlamov stopped 26 of 28 shots in the Islanders 2-1 loss to the Capitals on Friday. Thomas Greiss had an outstanding outing vs. the Jets on Sunday, but it looks like Varlamov will go tonight vs. the Oilers. Everything is pointing towards this being a 50/50 split all season long. He faces an Edmonton team that is 2-0-0 while averaging 4.50 goals for per game so far.
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Boychuk will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday.
Boychuk has failed to record a point with two shots on goal while playing 19:53 ATOI in the first two games of the season. Rookie Noah Dobson will replace Boychuk on the third pairing.
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Dobson is expected to make his NHL debut on Tuesday.
Dobson was the No.12 overall pick in 2018 and is set to replace Johnny Boychuk on the third pairing on Tuesday. The 6-foot-4, 184 lbs. rookie defenseman had 15 goals and 37 assists (52 points) in 56 QMJHL games last season.
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Varlamov was the first goalie off of the ice at the Islanders morning skate.
Varlamov stopped 26 of 28 shots in the Islanders 2-1 loss to the Capitals on Friday. Thomas Greiss had an outstanding outing vs. the Jets on Sunday, but it looks like Varlamov will go tonight vs. the Oilers. Everything is pointing towards this being a 50/50 split all season long. He faces an Edmonton team that is 2-0-0 while averaging 4.50 goals for per game so far.
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Greiss leads the Islanders onto the ice for warmups.
Greiss has averaged 38 starts per season during his four years with the Islanders. In his 39 starts in 2018-19, Greiss went 23-14-2 with a 2.28 GAA and .927 SV%. It was an impressive season and he will be in a similar role this year, splitting time with Semyon Varlamov. Greiss was 1-2-0 with a 1.70 GAA, .929 SV% and one shutout vs. the Capitals last season.
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Greiss was the first goalie off of the ice at the Islanders morning skate.
Greiss has averaged 38 starts per season during his four years with the Islanders. In his 39 starts in 2018-19, Greiss went 23-14-2 with a 2.28 GAA and .927 SV%. It was an impressive season and he will be in a similar role this year, splitting time with Semyon Varlamov. Greiss was 1-2-0 with a 1.70 GAA, .929 SV% and one shutout vs. the Capitals last season.
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Varlamov led the Islanders onto the ice for warmups.
Varlamov went 20-19-9 with a 2.87 GAA and .909 SV% in 49 games with Colorado last season. This summer the Avalanche let him walk in free agency, where he signed to take over for Robin Lehner in their timeshare. He draws a tough assignment for his Islanders debut with the Capitals in town.