New York Islanders News

Sorokin stopped 29 of 30 shots (.967 SV%) for his fifth win in six years as he easily handled the struggling San Jose Sharks in his last start. The 27-year-old is top-five in the NHL in SV% (.925 SV%) and has an impressive 2.37 GAA despite his 25-19-6 record. He will take on the Toronto Maple Leafs, who are in the midst of a two-game winning streak and are ninth in the NHL in goals per game (3.42).

Luff has eight goals, 25 points, six PIMs and a -5 plus/minus through 28 games with Grand Rapids (AHL) and has been recalled to Detroit under emergency conditions Tuesday. The 25-year-old has a goal, and a -1 plus/minus through seven games so far this season with the Red Wings.

Cizikas missed Friday's practice due to an illness but could still be an option for Saturday's game in San Jose. Monitor the fourth liner's status during the Islanders morning skate.

Luff had seven goals, 16 assists, six PIMs and a -5 plus/minus through 25 games with the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) and was recalled to the Red Wings Monday but has been reassigned to the minor Wednesday. The 25-year-old has a goal over seven games played with the Red Wings.

Rittich allowed three goals on 24 shots for his third-straight loss as San Jose got the best of him in his previous start. The 30-year-old Jets' backup has been decent when called upon, with his 9-6-1 record, 2.57 GAA and .906 SV%. He will face the Carolina Hurricanes, who haven't scored in two-straight games but are still third in the NHL in shots per game (35.1).

Sorokin allowed three goals on 36 shots (.917 SV%) for his third-straight victory as he picked up the win over Pittsburgh in his last start. The 27-year-old is having an incredible season yet again with his 2.35 GAA and .926 SV% but still has a lacklustre 23-18-6 record. He will take on the Los Angeles Kings, who snapped a five-game winning streak with a 2-1 shootout loss to Nashville last game.

Pageau left the Islanders' previous game after just 12:56 TOI due to an upper-body injury and is a game-time decision Tuesday vs. Los Angeles. The 30-year-old center has 10 goals, 19 assists, 97 SOG, 10 PIMs and a -9 plus/minus through 56 games this season.

Sorokin allowed three goals on 36 shots (.917 SV%) for his third-straight victory as he picked up the win over Pittsburgh in his last start. The 27-year-old is having an incredible season yet again with his 2.35 GAA and .926 SV% but still has a lacklustre 23-18-6 record. He will take on the Los Angeles Kings, who snapped a five-game winning streak with a 2-1 shootout loss to Nashville last game.

Rittich allowed three goals on 24 shots for his third-straight loss as San Jose got the best of him in his previous start. The 30-year-old Jets' backup has been decent when called upon, with his 9-6-1 record, 2.57 GAA and .906 SV%. He will face the Carolina Hurricanes, who haven't scored in two-straight games but are still third in the NHL in shots per game (35.1).

DeAngelo was handed 15 PIMs for spearing Corey Perry in the Flyers' game last Tuesday night and has now served his two-game suspension and will return to the Flyers' lineup Tuesday. The 27-year-old defenseman has 10 goals, 24 assists, 144 SOG, 67 PIMs and a -28 plus/minus through 59 games this season

Luff had seven goals, 16 assists, six PIMs and a -5 plus/minus through 25 games with the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) and has been recalled to the Red Wings Monday. The 25-year-old returns to the Wings for the second time this season, where he had a goal over seven games played.

Soucy has two goals, nine assists, 47 PIMs, 74 SOG, and a +13 plus/minus through 65 games this season but will be a healthy scratch Monday as the team takes on Dallas. The 28-year-old just set a career-high in games played in a season, surpassing his previous high of 64 last game.