With Anthony Duclair (personal) taking some time away from the team, Martin will re-enter the lineup on Friday against the Minnesota Wild. The 35-year-old Martin has not played since January 16th. He has one point (0G / 1A) in 24 games this season.
On Thursday, the Islanders announced that Duclair will temporarily step away from the team due to personal reasons. With only eight games remaining, it is unclear if Duclair will return to the lineup this season. The 29-year-old Duclair has 11 points (7G / 4A) in 44 games this season. Matt Martin will draw into the lineup as Duclair's replacement.
Drouin did not play after the first period on Wednesday, exiting the game with only 6:16 time-on-ice due to a lower-body injury. An update should be provided on Drouin before Colorado returns to the ice on Thursday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 30-year-old Drouin has been productive lately, scoring nine points (2G / 7A) in his last nine games.
The Islanders have lost five straight (0-3-2) and are desperate for a win as they try to stay within reach of a wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. Sorokin will be between the pipes for the Islanders, looking to build on his 2.79 GAA and .904 SV% through 55 games this season (27-22-6). He has allowed three or more goals in three straight (0-2-1), posting an ugly .847 SV%. The Islanders enter Tuesday's contest as +150 home underdogs against a Lightning squad outscoring their opposition 19-4 during a three-game winning streak.
Larson is an undrafted forward that has spent the previous three seasons playing collegiate hockey. The 27-year-old Larson scored 24 points (10G / 14A) in 37 games with Michigan State University (Big-10) this season.
Mike Reilly will be a healthy scratch on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Lightning, allowing Boqvist to re-enter the lineup. The 24-year-old Boqvist is averaging 13:34 time-on-ice and has 13 points (4G / 9A) in 31 games this season.
The Islanders are desperately trying to stay in contention for a wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference playoff race. They will turn to Sorokin between the pipes on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 29-year-old Sorokin has a 2.76 GAA and .905 SV% in 54 games this season (27-21-6).
The Kings have won four straight, outscoring their opposition 20-6, and will turn to Rittich between the pipes on Thursday against the Colorado Avalanche. The 32-year-old Czech goalie was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 34 of 36 shots (.944 SV%) in a 7-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes. He has a 2.72 GAA and .888 SV% in 29 games this season (14-12-2). The Kings enter Thursday's contest as +137 road underdogs against an Avalanche club riding a three-game winning streak.
With Hudson Fasching returning to the lineup from an illness, Boqvist will be a healthy scratch. Typically a defender, Boqvist has played in a forward role for the Islanders recently. The 24-year-old has seven points (2G / 5A) in 13 games with the Islanders this season.
The Islanders have lost two straight (0-0-2) and will turn to Sorokin between the pipes on Wednesday against the Vancouver Canucks. Sorokin played well in his previous outing, saving 27 of 30 shots (.900 SV%), but did not receive ample goal support, ultimately falling 4-3 in a shootout loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 29-year-old Sorokin has a 2.72 GAA and .907 SV% in 53 games this season (27-20-6). The Islanders enter Wednesday's contest as slight -108 home favorites against a Canucks squad coming off a 4-3 win over the New Jersey Devils.
Boqvist has not played since March 11th but will re-enter New York's lineup on Monday against the Columbus Blue Jackets, replacing Hudson Fasching (illness). The 24-year-old Boqvist is averaging 13:31 time-on-ice and has 11 points (4G / 7A) in 30 games this season.
Sorokin had a rare night off in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Calgary Flames, but he will return to the crease on Monday as the Islanders continue their push for a Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. The 29-year-old Sorokin was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 38 of 41 shots (.927 SV%) in a 4-3 overtime win over the Montreal Canadiens. He has a 2.72 GAA and .907 SV% in 52 games this season (27-20-5). The Islanders enter Monday's contest as -126 home favorites against a Columbus Blue Jackets squad amid a six-game losing skid (0-5-1).
Veremyev is an undrafted forward out of Colorado College (NCHC). The 21-year-old forward has 17 points (9G / 8A) in 37 games with Colorado College this season.
Romanov has missed two games while recovering from an illness but will likely return to the lineup on Saturday against the Calgary Flames. The 25-year-old Romanov is averaging 22:46 time-on-ice, recording 18 points (4G / 14A), 120 hits, and 138 blocks in 52 games this season.
Hogberg has been used very sparingly by the Islanders this season, predominantly serving as Ilya Sorokin's backup, but he will return to the crease on Saturday against the Calgary Flames. The 30-year-old Hogberg has been impressive when called upon, posting a solid 1.70 GAA and .938 SV% in eight appearances this season (2-3-0).
Romanov is battling an illness and will miss a second consecutive game. The 25-year-old Romanov is averaging 22:46 time-on-ice, recording 18 points (4G / 14A), 120 hits, and 138 blocks in 52 games this season.
