MacLean did not participate in the morning skate on Monday and will be a game-time decision vs. New Jersey. The 24-year-old will be replaced by Simon Holmstrom if he is unable to go tonight. Through 30 games played, the rookie has three goals, seven points, 25 SOG, 11 PIMs and a +5 plus/minus.
Beckman will be a healthy scratch on Monday, allowing Frederick Gaudreau to draw back into the lineup. Beckman has failed to record a point in seven straight games.
The Islanders can clinch a playoff spot on Monday and will turn to Varlamov in the crease for the fourth time in the last five games. Varlamov has been stellar lately, allowing three or fewer goals in seven straight (6-1-0), including saving 12 of 14 shots (.857 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 3-2 overtime victory over the Montreal Canadiens. The Islanders enter action as -119 road favourites against the New Jersey Devils.
DeAngelo was one of four surprise additions to the Hurricanes' lineup on Friday as Jordan Staal, Jalen Chatfield, Brett Pesce, and Teuvo Teravainen are all out with undisclosed injuries. Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Brendan Lemieux, and Scott Morrow will also draw into the lineup.
Duclair has been solid since joining Tampa Bay before the trade deadline, scoring 12 points (6G / 6A) in 14 games, but will not play on Thursday due to an illness. Conor Sheary will draw into the lineup as his replacement.
The Islanders, winners of five straight amid a push for the Playoffs, will likely turn to Varlamov between the pipes for the third consecutive game. Varlamov has been terrific lately, winning five of his last six (5-1-0), allowing three or fewer goals in each, including saving 32 of 34 shots (.941 SV%) in a 4-2 win over the New York Rangers on Tuesday. The Islanders enter action as -204 home favourites.
The Islanders, winners of five straight amid a push for the Playoffs, will likely turn to Varlamov between the pipes for the third consecutive game. Varlamov has been terrific lately, winning five of his last six (5-1-0), allowing three or fewer goals in each, including saving 32 of 34 shots (.941 SV%) in a 4-2 win over the New York Rangers on Tuesday. The Islanders enter action as -204 home favourites.
The Islanders will turn to Varlamov in the crease for the second straight game on Tuesday against the New York Rangers. Varlamov has won four of his last five, allowing three or fewer goals in each, and was stellar in his most recent outing, saving all 41 shots he faced in a 2-0 win over the Nashville Predators for his third shutout of the season.
After a 5-2 win over the Seattle Kraken last night, the Kings will switch to Rittich between the pipes on the tail-end of a back-to-back on Thursday. Rittich has been inconsistent in his last four games, alternating between allowing four goals and recording a shutout in each contest. The Kings enter action on Thursday as significant -290 road favourites against the San Jose Sharks.
After a 5-2 win over the Seattle Kraken last night, the Kings will switch to Rittich between the pipes on the tail-end of a back-to-back on Thursday. Rittich has been inconsistent in his last four games, alternating between allowing four goals and recording a shutout in each contest. The Kings enter action on Thursday as significant -290 road favourites against the San Jose Sharks.
The Islanders have won two straight and will turn to Sorokin between the pipes for consecutive games after rolling with Semyon Varlamov in three straight. Sorokin saved 18 of 19 shots in a 2-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday, snapping a six-game losing skid for the netminder. The Islanders enter action as -185 road favourites against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
The Islanders have won two straight and will turn to Sorokin between the pipes for consecutive games after rolling with Semyon Varlamov in three straight. Sorokin saved 18 of 19 shots in a 2-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday, snapping a six-game losing skid for the netminder. The Islanders enter action as -185 road favourites against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Holmstrom will make his first appearance since March 24th when the Islanders host the Blackhawks on Tuesday night. Hudson Fasching will sit in his place.
