Duclair was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, and head coach Paul Maurice said that he "looks like he’s ready to go.” Duclair, who had 31 goals and 27 assists (58 points) in 74 games last season, skated on a line with Eetu Luostarinen and Nick Cousins in practice.
Sorokin stopped 44 of 46 shots (.957 SV%) for his second-straight 40+ save win as he beat Pittsburgh in his previous start. The 27-year-old has been incredible this season despite what his record may show, as he is 19-17-5 with a 2.43 GAA and. 924 SV%. He takes on the Winnipeg Jets, who won their last game 4-1 over the New York Rangers and are 16th in the NHL in goals per game (3.14).
Soucy has two goals, eight assists, 63 SOG, 41 PIMs and a +14 plus/minus through 56 games this season but will miss Monday's game vs. San Jose as he is a healthy scratch. It is the first game this season where the 28-year-old has sat.
Barzal left the Islanders' previous game after just three shifts and 1:32 TOI with a lower-body injury and is now considered out indefinitely. It is a massive loss for New York, as the 25-year-old has 14 goals, 51 points, 139 SOG and 22 PIMs across 58 games prior to the injury.
Gauthier was dealt to Ottawa Sunday alongside a seventh-round pick for Tyler Motte from the New York Rangers and will make his Senators' debut Monday. The 25-year-old had six goals, three assists, 36 SOG, four PIMs and a -5 plus/minus through 40 games with the Rangers this season.
Barzal left Saturday's game vs. the Bruins and did not return. The Islanders' coaching staff did not provide any updates on Barzal, but they did make an emergency call-up from Bridgeport (AHL), suggesting that Barzal will not be available on Monday.
Duclair is nearing his season debut, and it could come as early as Friday vs. the Sabres, according to head coach Paul Maurice. The Panthers will wait and see how Duclair responds to practice this week before making a decision on his status for Friday's game.
Beckman has 18 goals, nine assists, 14 PIMs and a +7 plus/minus through 43 games played with Iowa (AHL) this season but has been recalled by Minnesota for a second time this year. He has failed to pick up a point in any of his six games with the Wild so far in 2022-23.
Rittich stopped 27 of 29 shots (.931 SV%) for his fourth win in five games as he beat Seattle in his previous start. The 30-year-old Jets' backup has been very solid when called upon this season, with his 9-4-0 record, 2.52 GAA and .911 SV%. He takes on the league-worst Columbus Blue Jackets, who have lost five of their last six games after a 3-2 loss to New Jersey last game.
Rittich stopped 27 of 29 shots (.931 SV%) for his fourth win in five games as he beat Seattle in his previous start. The 30-year-old Jets' backup has been very solid when called upon this season, with his 9-4-0 record, 2.52 GAA and .911 SV%. He takes on the league-worst Columbus Blue Jackets, who have lost five of their last six games after a 3-2 loss to New Jersey last game.
Pageau left the Islanders' game on February 11th after 12:56 TOI with an upper-body injury and was considered day-to-day but will be placed on the injured reserve retroactively to that date. The 30-year-old veteran has 10 goals, 19 assists, 97 SOG, 10 PIMs and a -9 plus/minus through 56 games prior to the injury.
