New York Islanders News

The Islanders have already clinched a playoff berth, so Martin will rest in the season finale. Alan Quine has been recalled to take his spot in the lineup.

The Islanders have already clinched a playoff berth, so Clutterbuck will rest in the season finale. Bracken Kearns has been recalled to take his spot in the lineup.

Lee was hit by a Johnny Boychuk slap shot in Thursday’s win over the Rangers. This is a terrible injury for the Islanders, who are already without key members in Jaroslav Halak and Travis Hamonic.

What a crazy season for Drouin. He was sent down, didn’t report, got suspended, didn’t get traded and now he’s back with the Lightning. During his time in Syracuse, Drouin collected 11 goals, two assists and a minus-9 rating. With Steven Stamkos and Ryan Callahan out, the Lightning need some help up front. He has eight points (2G / 6A) in 19 NHL games this season.

Schneider allowed two goals on 17 shots in the Devils loss to the Sabres on Tuesday. He has lost each of his first two starts since returning to the crease while stopping 48 of 52 shots (.923 SV%). Tonight he draws a strong season finale matchup against a Maple Leafs team that has lost six of their last eight games.

Varlamov was pulled after allowing three goals on 14 shots in Colorado’s loss to the Blues on Sunday. He has allowed three goals in each of his last three starts (all losses), posting an .897 SV% in the process. The 27-year-old has gone 3-0-0 with a 2.67 GAA and .914 SV% in his first three starts against Nashville in 2015-16.

Mayfield, 23, has recorded 12 points (5G / 7A) in 52 games with Bridgeport this season. He has appeared in three games with the Islanders this year and has eight career NHL games under his belt. He has been recalled because Calvin de Haan was injured in Monday’s win.

Schneider stopped 33 of 35 shots in a loss in Tampa Bay in his return to the Devils crease on Saturday. It was a solid return for Schneider, who will start again tonight vs. the Sabres. Schneider has gone 2-0-0 with a 1.50 GAA and .944 SV% in his first two starts against Buffalo.

Pulock has been a healthy scratch in the last four games, but will replace Brian Strait tonight vs. the Lightning. Pulock, who had impressive AHL numbers, has just one goal in 10 games with the Islanders.

Varlamov allowed three goals on 27 shots in Colorado’s loss in St. Louis on Tuesday. Varlamov has lost three of his last four starts while posting a 3.10 GAA and .914 SV% and will be in tough again tonight with the Capitals in town. Washington is the NHL’s top team, but Varlamov has had some success against his former team—2-1-0 with a 1.35 GAA and .965 SV% in three career starts.

Schneider has been sidelined by a knee injury since March 4th, but it looks like he could return to the crease on Thursday. Scott Wedgewood’s emergence has eased Schneider’s absence.

Varlamov allowed three goals on 35 shots in Colorado’s win in Nashville last night. With the Avalanche fighting for a playoff spot, they’ll go back to Varlamov for the second straight night. Varlamov has gone 5-3-0 with a 2.40 GAA and .932 SV% in March and tonight he will take on the Blues for the fourth time this season—surprisingly, the 27-year-old has gone 3-0-0 with a 1.60 GAA and .957 SV% while facing an average of 38.3 shots per game.

Varlamov allowed three goals on 34 shots in Colorado’s loss to the Wild on Saturday. He has lost two in a row despite stopping 72 of 78 shots (.923 SV%). Varlamov has gone 4-3-0 with a 2.32 GAA and .934 SV% in March and tonight he faces Nashville for the third time this season—he has gone 2-0-0 with a 2.50 GAA and .914 SV% in the first two meetings.

Varlamov allowed three goals on 34 shots in Colorado’s loss to the Wild on Saturday. He has lost two in a row despite stopping 72 of 78 shots (.923 SV%). Varlamov has gone 4-3-0 with a 2.32 GAA and .934 SV% in March and tonight he faces Nashville for the third time this season—he has gone 2-0-0 with a 2.50 GAA and .914 SV% in the first two meetings.

Because of their schedule, the Devils have not practiced since Wednesday, so Schneider will get a start with Albany before potentially getting a start later in the week. Schneider has been sidelined since March 4th.

Pulock sat as a healthy scratch for the last two games, but will be in the lineup tonight vs. the Senators. Pulock had solid numbers in the AHL, producing 24 points (7G / 17A) in 51 games with Bridgeport, but has picked up just one goal in eight games with the Islanders. He will replace Brian Strait in the lineup.