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Vanecek is expected to start Game 2 in Florida.
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Vanecek will start Game 1 vs. the Panthers.
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Vanecek is in the starter's crease at the Capitals morning skate.
Schenn (upper-body) is expected to play in Game 1 against the Wild.
Schenn missed the final four games of the regular season but was on the third line in Sunday's practice and is expected to play in Game 1. Schenn had 24 goals and 34 assists (58 points) in 62 games this season.
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Sorokin led the Islanders onto the ice for warmups.
Pulock (illness) will return to the Islanders lineup on Friday.
Schenn (upper-body) will not play on Friday.
Schenn was on the ice for Thursday's practice and appeared ready to return to the lineup but will sit out for a fourth straight game. Schenn should be ready to play in Game 1 of the postseason.
Pulock (illness) will not play on Thursday.
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Varlamov will start Thursday vs. the Capitals.
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Vanecek will start Thursday against the Islanders.
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Vanecek was the first goalie off of the ice at the Capitals morning skate.
Pageau (COVID-19) will be back in the Islanders lineup on Tuesday.
Pageau has missed the last three games while in COVID-19 protocol but will replace Otto Koivula in the Islanders lineup on Tuesday. Prior to landing in COVID-19 protocol, Pageau had 11 points (6G / 5A) in his previous 15 games.
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Sorokin will start Tuesday in Washington.
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Sorokin is in the starter's crease at the Islanders morning skate.
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Varlamov led the Islanders onto the ice for warmups.
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Vanecek will start Sunday vs. the Maple Leafs.
Schenn (upper-body) will not play Saturday in Arizona.
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Sorokin will start Saturday in Buffalo.
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Vanecek will start Friday in Arizona.
Pageau (COVID-19 protocol) will not play Thursday vs. the Rangers.