Cizikas is battling an undisclosed ailment and his status for Tuesday's game against Montreal is up in the air. The 33-year-old Cizikas is averaging 13:09 time-on-ice and has two points (1G / 1A) in 25 games this season.
With Semyon Varlamov injured, day-to-day with a lower-body injury, the Islanders crease belongs to Sorokin. The 29-year-old Sorokin has been solid between the pipes this season, posting a 2.52 GAA and .915 SV% in 15 games (6-6-3). He is coming off a 29-save save performance in a 3-0 win over the Buffalo Sabres for his first shutout of the season. The Islanders enter Tuesday's contest as -127 road favorites against a Montreal Canadiens club that will welcome Patrik Laine into their lineup for his season debut.
Beckman will make his Devils debut when New Jersey travels to New York to take on the Rangers on Monday. The 23-year-old was the 75th overall pick of the Minnesota Wild in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft and had two points (0G / 2A) in 11 games with Minnesota last season.
Jean-Gabriel Pageau was a last-minute scratch on Friday due to a lower-body injury. The 32-year-old Pageau has 10 points (5G / 5A) in 23 games this season and is considered a game-time decision.
With Semyon Varlamov (lower body) day-to-day, the Islanders have recalled Hogberg on an emergency basis. The 30-year-old Hogberg has a 2.97 GAA and .908 SV% in 10 games (2-4-3) with Bridgeport (AHL) this season.
The Islanders have recalled goalie Marcus Hodberg from Bridgeport (AHL) on an emergency basis with Varlamov sidelined due to a lower-body injury. If Varlamov misses any time, expect Ilya Sorokin to see the entire workload between the pipes for the Islanders.
Jean-Gabriel Pageau was a last-minute scratch on Friday due to a lower-body injury, allowing Matt Martin to remain in the lineup after initially being announced out. The 32-year-old Pageau has 10 points (5G / 5A) in 23 games this season. He is considered day-to-day.
On the front end of a back-to-back, the Islanders will roll with Varlamov between the pipes on Friday against the Washington Capitals. Varlamov allowed three goals on 20 shots (.850 SV%) in his previous outing, a 4-2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings, but has been solid lately, allowing three or fewer goals in five straight (2-2-1) while posting a .932 SV%. The Islanders enter Friday's contest as +129 road underdogs against a Washington Capitals club that leads the NHL offensively, averaging 4.1 goals per game.
Rittich had a forgettable outing on Monday when he allowed seven goals on 21 shots (.667 SV%) in a 7-2 loss to the San Jose Sharks, but will return to the crease on Wednesday against the Winnipeg Jets. The 32-year-old Rittich has a 2.65 GAA and .883 SV% in 13 games this season (7-6-0) and has been thrust into a starting role with Darcy Kuemper battling several injuries. The Kings enter the action on Wednesday as slight -104 home underdogs against the NHL's top team.
Rittich had a forgettable outing on Monday when he allowed seven goals on 21 shots (.667 SV%) in a 7-2 loss to the San Jose Sharks, but will likely return to the crease on Wednesday against the Winnipeg Jets. The 32-year-old Rittich has a 2.65 GAA and .883 SV% in 13 games this season (7-6-0) and has been thrust into a starting role with Darcy Kuemper battling several injuries. The Kings enter the action on Wednesday as slight -104 home underdogs against the NHL's top team.
Drouin already missed 16 consecutive games this season due to injury and just made his return to the lineup on November 15th. He was starting to come to form, with four points (2G / 2A) in his last three games, but will unfortunately return to a familiar place on the sidelines.
With no timeline for Darcy Kuemper's (undisclosed) return, Rittich continues his reign over the Kings' crease. The 32-year-old Rittich has been solid this season behind stout defensive play by the Kings, posting a 2.24 GAA and .901 SV% in 12 games (7-5-0). The Kings enter Monday's contest as significant -234 road favorites against a San Jose Sharks club amid a three-game losing skid (0-2-1).
Romanov was a surprise scratch on Monday, with his absence not being announced prior to warmups. Grant Hutton will draw into the lineup in his place.
Drouin was a surprise scratch on Monday, with his absence not being announced prior to warmups. T.J. Tynan will draw into the lineup in his place.
With no timeline for Darcy Kuemper's (undisclosed) return, Rittich continues his reign over the Kings' crease. The 32-year-old Rittich has been solid this season behind stout defensive play by the Kings, posting a 2.24 GAA and .901 SV% in 12 games (7-5-0). The Kings enter Monday's contest as significant -234 road favorites against a San Jose Sharks club amid a three-game losing skid (0-2-1).
