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Sorokin led the Islanders onto the ice for warmups.

Sorokin allowed four goals on 38 shots (.895 SV%) fo this second loss in three starts as he was downed by Edmonton his last time out. The 27-year-old has been sensational despite what his 14-13-1 record may show as he also has a 2.35 GAA and .924 SV%. He will face the Central Division-leading Dallas Stars, who rank fourth in goals per game (3.51) and 11th in shots per game (32.3).

Ilya Sorokin
Simon Holmstrom will be a game-time decision vs. Dallas (lower body).

Holmstrom has missed the Islanders' previous six games due to a lower-body injury but will be a game-time decision Tuesday as they take on the Stars. The 21-year-old, 2019 1st round pick (23rd overall) had been having a quiet rookie campaign prior to the injury, with a goal, an assist and eight SOG through 14 games with the Islanders.

Simon Holmstrom
Sorokin is in the starter's crease at the Islanders' morning skate.

Sorokin allowed four goals on 38 shots (.895 SV%) fo this second loss in three starts as he was downed by Edmonton his last time out. The 27-year-old has been sensational despite what his 14-13-1 record may show as he also has a 2.35 GAA and .924 SV%. He will face the Central Division-leading Dallas Stars, who rank fourth in goals per game (3.51) and 11th in shots per game (32.3).

Ilya Sorokin
Sorokin led the Islanders onto the ice for warmups.

Sorokin stopped 24 of 26 shots (.923 SV%) for his fourth win of the season as he beat Vancouver in his previous start. The 27-year-old has been fantastic this season, leading the Islanders with his .926 SV%, 2.29 GAA and 14-12-1 record. He will face the Edmonton Oilers, who have lost their last two games but are third in the NHL in goals per game (3.54).

Ilya Sorokin
Cal Clutterbuck has been activated off the injured reserve and will likely return Thursday (upper body).

Clutterbuck missed the Islanders' previous eight games due to an upper-body injury but has been activated off the injured reserve and is expected to play Thursday vs. Edmonton. The 35-year-old had just recently become the all-time hits leader in the NHL and has three goals, five points, 14 PIMs and a +4 plus/minus in 26 games prior to the injury.

Cal Clutterbuck
Sorokin was the first goalie off of the ice at the Islanders morning skate.

Sorokin stopped 24 of 26 shots (.923 SV%) for his fourth win of the season as he beat Vancouver in his previous start. The 27-year-old has been fantastic this season, leading the Islanders with his .926 SV%, 2.29 GAA and 14-12-1 record. He will face the Edmonton Oilers, who have lost their last two games but are third in the NHL in goals per game (3.54).

Ilya Sorokin
Vanecek led the Devils onto the ice for warmups.

Vanecek allowed two goals on 27 shots (.926 SV%) to snap a four-game losing streak as he beat Pittsburgh in his previous start. The 26-year-old has had an up-and-down first season in New Jersey, with his 13-5-2 record, 2.38 GAA and .911 SV%. He will take on the Detroit Red Wings, who have won three of their last four games but are 24th in the NHL in shots per game (29.6).

Vitek Vanecek
Vanecek is projected to start Wednesday in Detroit.

Vanecek allowed two goals on 27 shots (.926 SV%) to snap a four-game losing streak as he beat Pittsburgh in his previous start. The 26-year-old has had an up-and-down first season in New Jersey, with his 13-5-2 record, 2.38 GAA and .911 SV%. He will take on the Detroit Red Wings, who have won three of their last four games but are 24th in the NHL in shots per game (29.6).

Vitek Vanecek
Sorokin led the Islanders onto the ice for warmups.

Sorokin allowed three goals on 34 shots (.912 SV%) to snap a three-game winning streak as he was defeated by Seattle in his last start. The 27-year-old has been one of the league's best goaltenders this season, with his .926 SV%, 2.30 GAA and 13-12-1 record. He will take on the Vancouver Canucks, who have lost their last two games but are seventh in the NHL in goals per game (3.39).

Ilya Sorokin
Sorokin is expected to start Tuesday in Vancouver.

Sorokin allowed three goals on 34 shots (.912 SV%) to snap a three-game winning streak as he was defeated by Seattle in his last start. The 27-year-old has been one of the league's best goaltenders this season, with his .926 SV%, 2.30 GAA and 13-12-1 record. He will take on the Vancouver Canucks, who have lost their last two games but are seventh in the NHL in goals per game (3.39).

Ilya Sorokin
Vanecek will start Friday in Pittsburgh.

Vanecek stopped 24 of 26 shots (.923 SV%) as he picked up his fourth straight loss in a defeat to Boston his last time out. The 26-year-old has struggled as of late, but still has an impressive 12-5-2 record, 2.39 GAA and .910 SV%. He will take on the Pittsburgh Penguins, who have lost three-straight games but are eighth in the NHL in goals per game (3.37).

Vitek Vanecek
Simon Holmstrom has been placed on the injured reserve (lower body).

Holmstrom was involved in a knee-on-knee collision with Calgary's Sam Bennett a few games back and is now considered day-to-day as he deals with a leg injury but will be placed on the injured reserve. The 2019 1st-round pick (23rd overall) has a goal, an assist, eight SOG and one GWG in his 14 games played this season.

Simon Holmstrom