With the recent acquisitions of Tony DeAngelo, Scott Perunovich, and Adam Boqvist, George has been assigned to the Bridgeport Islanders (AHL). The 20-year-old George is averaging 15:39 and has five points (1G / 4A) in 33 games this season.
The Islanders are riding a season-best five-game winning streak and will roll with Sorokin between the pipes on Thursday against the Philadelphia Flyers. Sorokin was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 30 of 32 shots (.938 SV%) in a 5-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche. The 29-year-old netminder has been stellar lately, posting a .944 SV% in his last six games (5-1-0). The Islanders enter Thursday's contest as -119 road favorites against a Flyers squad that suffered a disappointing 5-0 loss to the New Jersey Devils last night.
The Islanders are riding a season-best five-game winning streak and will likely roll with Sorokin between the pipes on Thursday against the Philadelphia Flyers. Sorokin was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 30 of 32 shots (.938 SV%) in a 5-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche. The 29-year-old netminder has been stellar lately, posting a .944 SV% in his last six games (5-1-0). The Islanders enter Thursday's contest as -119 road favorites against a Flyers squad that suffered a disappointing 5-0 loss to the New Jersey Devils last night.
Utah HC head coach Andre Tourigny refused to provide insight on Maccelli being a healthy scratch other than it being an "internal decision." The 24-year-old Maccelli is averaging 13:58 time-on-ice and has 17 points (8G / 9A) in 48 games this season. Michael Carcone will draw into the lineup as Maccelli's replacement.
Vanecek has not played since suffering an upper-body injury on December 14th and will spend some time in the AHL on a conditioning stint with the San Jose Barracuda. Before his injury, the 29-year-old Czech netminder was sporting a 3.84 GAA and .885 SV% in 14 appearances (3-8-1).
The Islanders have won four straight, outscoring their opposition 13-5, and will roll with Sorokin between the pipes on Tuesday against the Colorado Avalanche. Sorokin was excellent in his most recent start, saving 29 of 30 shots (.967 SV%) in a 3-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers. He has a 2.75 GAA and .904 SV% in 34 games this season (16-14-4). The Islanders enter Tuesday's contest as +122 home underdogs against an Avalanche team they defeated 6-2 on October 14th.
The Islanders have won four straight, outscoring their opposition 13-5, and will roll with Sorokin between the pipes on Tuesday against the Colorado Avalanche. Sorokin was excellent in his most recent start, saving 29 of 30 shots (.967 SV%) in a 3-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers. He has a 2.75 GAA and .904 SV% in 34 games this season (16-14-4). The Islanders enter Tuesday's contest as +122 home underdogs against an Avalanche team they defeated 6-2 on October 14th.
Engvall will be a healthy scratch, allowing Maxim Tsyplakov to return from a three-game suspension. The 28-year-old Engvall is averaging 11:28 time-on-ice and has seven points (3G / 4A) in 33 games this season.
Pulock suffered a lower-body injury in his opening shift in Saturday's 3-2 win over the New York Islanders and have been placed on Injured Reserve. Already without Noah Dobson (lower body), the Islanders are now without two of their top-four defenders.
Despite essentially sharing the Islanders' net with Marcus Hogberg the last month, Ilya Sorokin will return to the crease in hopes of his fourth win in his previous five starts. The 29-year-old Russian netminder has struggled more often than not this season, as shown by his 14-14-4 record, 2.81 GAA and .902 SV%. He hosts the surging Philadelphia Flyers, who have won five of their last seven games.
DeAngelo started the 2024-25 season with St. Petersburgh SKA (KHL), scoring 32 points (6G / 26A) in 34 games before being released from his contract. The 29-year-old has 210 points (48G / 162A) in 371 career NHL games. His contract is worth a league-minimum, one-year, $775,000. With Noah Dobson (lower body) out week-to-week, DeAngelo could potentially find himself on New York's top powerplay unit.
Palat did not play on Wednesday due to an illness but was back at practice on Friday. The 33-year-old Czech forward has 19 points (10G / 9A) in 48 games this season but only has three points (2G / 1A) in his last 10. The Devils return to action on Saturday against the Montreal Canadiens.
Despite essentially sharing the Islanders' net with Marcus Hogberg the last month, Ilya Sorokin will return to the crease in hopes of his fourth win in his previous five starts. The 29-year-old Russian netminder has struggled more often than not this season, as shown by his 14-14-4 record, 2.81 GAA and .902 SV%. He hosts the surging Philadelphia Flyers, who have won five of their last seven games.
Palat is battling an illness and will not play on Wednesday against the Boston Bruins. The 33-year-old Czech forward has 19 points (10G / 9A) in 48 games this season but only has three points (2G / 1A) in his last 10.
Romanov returned from a three-game absence in Saturday's 4-1 win over the San Jose Sharks, but remained a game-time decision on Monday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 25-year-old defenseman is averaging 21:49 time-on-ice, recording nine points (0G / 9A), 70 blocks, and 75 hits in 31 games this season.
Romanov returned from a three-game absence in Saturday's 4-1 win over the San Jose Sharks, but could return to the sidelines on Monday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 25-year-old defenseman is averaging 21:49 time-on-ice, recording nine points (0G / 9A), 70 blocks, and 75 hits in 31 games this season.
The Islanders will turn to Sorokin between the pipes for only the second time in their last five games. Sorokin struggled in his most recent outing, allowing four goals on 23 shots (.826 SV%) in a 5-3 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers. He has a 2.87 GAA and .900 SV% in 31 games this season (13-4-4). The Islanders enter Monday's contest as -166 home favorites against a Blue Jackets club with points in seven straight games (6-0-1).
