Romanov (upper-body) will be a game-time decision on Saturday.
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Sorokin will start against the Flyers on Thursday.
Despite consecutive strong performances from Marcus Hodberg, the Islanders will return to Sorokin between the pipes on Thursday against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 29-year-old Sorokin is coming off arguably his best performance of the season, saving all 30 shots he faced in a 4-0 win over the Vegas Golden Knights for his second shutout. He has a 2.83 GAA and .902 SV% in 30 games this season (13-13-4). The Islanders enter Thursday's contest as -133 home favorites against a Flyers squad with points in three straight (2-0-1).
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Sorokin was the first goalie off the ice at New York's morning skate.
Despite consecutive strong performances from Marcus Hodberg, the Islanders will likely return to Sorokin between the pipes on Thursday against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 29-year-old Sorokin is coming off arguably his best performance of the season, saving all 30 shots he faced in a 4-0 win over the Vegas Golden Knights for his second shutout. He has a 2.83 GAA and .902 SV% in 30 games this season (13-13-4). The Islanders enter Thursday's contest as -133 home favorites against a Flyers squad with points in three straight (2-0-1).
Pageau (illness) will not play against the Senators on Tuesday.
George (upper-body) will return vs. Ottawa on Tuesday.
George has missed the previous three games due to an upper-body injury but will re-enter the lineup on Tuesday against the Ottawa Senators. The 20-year-old George is averaging 16:38 time-on-ice and has five points (1G / 4A) in 25 games this season.
Heineman (upper-body) was "involved in a traffic accident yesterday as a pedestrian" on Monday and is expected to be out for 3-4 weeks.
An unfortunate incident will keep Heineman out of the lineup for three-to-four weeks. The 23-year-old has been impressive in his rookie season, averaging 11:09 time-on-ice and scoring 17 points (10G / 7A) in 41 games.
Romanov is day-to-day with an upper-body injury.
Romanov missed New York's previous game and remains sidelined due to an upper-body injury. The 25-year-old defenseman as battle injuries this season but has been effective when in the lineup. He has nine points (0G / 9A), 65 blocks, and 73 hits in 30 games.
George (upper-body) was a full participant in practice and is expected to be a game-time decision vs. Ottawa on Tuesday.
George exited the Islanders' January 2nd 2-1 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs after only 8:07 time-on-ice due to an upper-body injury and has not played since. The 20-year-old George is averaging 16:38 time-on-ice and has five points (1G / 4A) in 25 games this season.
Sorokin is practicing in full on Monday after missing last game due to illness.
Sorokin did not play on Saturday due to an illness but was back at practice on Monday. The 29-year-old Sorokin is coming off his second shutout of the season, saving 30 shots in a 4-0 win over the Vegas Golden Knights. He has a 2.83 GAA and .902 SV% in 30 games this season (13-13-4).
Varlamov is expected to return to practice this week.
Romanov (undisclosed) will not dress on Saturday in Utah.
Romanov (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision in Utah on Saturday.
Sorokin (illness) will not be available for Saturday's game in Utah.
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Sorokin led the Islanders onto the ice for warmups.
George (upper-body) will not travel on New York's upcoming two-game road trip.
George exited the Islanders' January 2nd 2-1 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs after only 8:07 time-on-ice due to an upper-body injury and has not played since. The 20-year-old George is averaging 16:38 time-on-ice and has five points (1G / 4A) in 25 games this season.
Holmstrom (upper-body) has been placed on IR.
Holmstrom has not played since December 29th, missing the last three games due to an upper-body injury. The 23-year-old Holmstrom has 22 points (9G / 13A) in 37 games this season and has been one of the top offensive contributors for the Islanders lately. He has 12 points (6G / 6A) in his last 14 games.
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Sorokin led the Islanders onto the ice for warmups.
Maccelli (illness) will play in Dallas on Saturday.
George is day-to-day with an upper-body injury.
Maccelli (illness) will not play in Calgary on Thursday.
Maccelli is the latest victim of the bug travelling around Utah's dressing room. His absence tonight makes room for Clayton Keller, who missed last game with an illness.