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Hudson Fasching  • RW  •  Islanders

Hudson Fasching Sitting On Monday With Illness

New York Islanders right wing Hudson Fasching (illness) will not suit up on Monday evening against the Columbus Blue Jackets due to an illness. As a result, Adam Boqvist (upper body) will return to the starting lineup and likely play on the third offensive line alongside Casey Cizikas and Pierre Engvall. Over his previous three contests, Fasching tallied one point and added seven shots on goal with two hits and three blocked shots. However, before this stretch, Fasching tallied just one helper over his previous nine contests with just seven total shots on goal. Through 31 total games this season, Fasching has seen his offensive production decline significantly, as he has not scored a goal and only added two helpers. Last season, he tallied 14 points in 45 games. Boqvist is a high-risk play in DFS competitions this evening.
Yesterday   
Marcus Hogberg  • G  •  Islanders

Marcus Hogberg Starts Against Flames

New York Islanders goaltender Marcus Hogberg will guard the cage against the Calgary Flames on Saturday. This will be only his second start since February, as the Islanders have leaned heavily on Ilya Sorokin. Overall, Hogberg has made six starts this season, posting a 2-3-0 record with a 1.70 goals-against average and a .938 save percentage. Hogberg has been solid for the Islanders, but he struggled in his last outing, allowing three goals on 27 shots in a 4-1 loss to the Anaheim Ducks on March 9. Saturday's matchup is a favorable bounce-back spot for Hogberg, as the Flames have had a tough time on the road all year, going 14-14-6.
3 days ago   
Bo Horvat  • C  •  Islanders

Bo Horvat Strikes Twice In Victory

New York Islanders center Bo Horvat found the back of the net twice and powered the Islanders to their overtime victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday evening. Horvat would score his first goal of the evening in the third period. Then in overtime, Horvat would find the back of the net for the second time to seal the victory. During this contest, Horvat logged an impressive five shots on goal and added three hits with a plus-two rating. Since the start of March (10 games), Horvat has scored four goals and added two helpers. During this stretch, Horvat has averaged 3.5 shots on goal per game with 14 hits and four blocked shots. Through 67 games this season, the 29-year-old has scored 23 goals and added 24 helpers. He will look to stay productive on Saturday afternoon when the Islanders host the Calgary Flames.
4 days ago   
Alexander Romanov  • D  •  Islanders

Alexander Romanov Not Expected To Play On Thursday

New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov (illness) is still not feeling "100 percent" and will likely remain sidelined on Thursday evening when the Islanders face the Montreal Canadiens. Romanov was unable to play in their last contest and is trending toward missing his second-straight contest. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to warm-ups but should expect Adam Pelech to remain in the starting lineup. Before his injury, Romanov tallied three points (two goals) over his last 10 contests. During this stretch, Romanov logged an impressive 23 hits and 29 blocked shots. Through 52 contests this season, Romanov has found the back of the net four times and added 14 helpers. The 25-year-old has averaged 2.3 hits per game and 2.7 blocked shots per game.
5 days ago   
Alexander Romanov  • D  •  Islanders

Alexander Romanov Not Facing Pittsburgh On Tuesday

New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov (illness) will not be in the starting lineup on Tuesday evening against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Romanov is battling an illness. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on his status leading up to their next contest on Thursday evening against the Montreal Canadiens. Before this illness, Romanov was riding a seven-game scoreless streak. During this stretch, Romanov logged 19 hits and 21 blocked shots with a -2 rating. Before this skid, Romanov tallied nine points (four goals) over his last 13 games. During this span, Romanov averaged an impressive 3.4 blocked shots per game. While Romanov is sidelined, fantasy managers should expect Adam Pelech to return to the starting lineup.
7 days ago   
Adam Pelech  • D  •  Islanders

Adam Pelech Out On Sunday

New York Islanders defenseman Adam Pelech (lower body) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Florida Panthers. He is a no go against the reigning Stanley Cup champions due to a lower-body injury. Adam Boqvist (upper body) also remains out, meaning Mike Reilly (heart) is poised to re-enter the lineup. Reilly was diagnosed with a heart condition early in the season and has not played since Nov. 1. The 31-year-old has made 11 appearances in 2024-25, going scoreless with 15 shots and a plus-one rating. The Islanders will partner Reilly with Scott Mayfield on the third defensive pairing.
Mar 16   
Adam Boqvist  • D  •  Islanders

Adam Boqvist Exits Early On Tuesday

New York Islanders defenseman Adam Boqvist (undisclosed) exited Tuesday's contest early. The 24-year-old took a hard hit in the second period and did not log a shift during the final frame. Before exiting, Boqvist saw just under eight minutes of ice time. He did not get on the scoresheet. Fantasy managers should monitor his status leading up to their next game on Friday, when the Islanders host the Edmonton Oilers. Before Tuesday's game, Boqvist tallied four points (one goal) over his last four contests. During this stretch, the 24-year-old tallied four shots on goal with three hits and a blocked shot. Through 30 total games, Boqvist has tallied 11 points with 37 shots on goal. Scott Perunovich could draw into the starting lineup if he were to miss time.
Mar 12   
Marcus Hogberg  • G  •  Islanders

Marcus Hogberg Activated From Injured Reserve

New York Islanders goaltender Marcus Hogberg (upper body) was activated from Injured Reserve on Sunday. In a corresponding move, the team returned Jakub Skarek to the AHL. Hogberg has been out for 14 games due to an upper-body injury. He may receive the starting nod on Sunday against the Anaheim Ducks after Ilya Sorokin worked Saturday's matchup against the San Jose Sharks. Hogberg owns a 2-2-0 record for the season, allowing 1.45 goals with a .947 save percentage. Semyon Varlamov (lower body) is likely to miss the remainder of the regular season, making Hogberg the primary backup to Sorokin.
Mar 9   
Ilya Sorokin  • G  •  Islanders

Ilya Sorokin Stands Tall Against Boston

New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin stopped 38 of the 39 shots he faced en route to defeating the Boston Bruins on Thursday evening. The Islanders were heavily outshot in this contest but Sorokin was able to lead the way. His lone mistake came in the final frame when David Pastrnak found the back of the net on a wrist shot. However, Sorokin was able to shut the door for the remainder of the period to lead the Islanders to the victory. This was a much-needed bounce-back outing for Sorokin as he carried a four-game losing streak into Thursday's contest. During this streak, the 29-year-old held a .818 save percentage with a 5.02 GAA. However, before his slump, he carried an impressive seven-game winning streak where he posted a 1.16 GAA. He will look to start another streak on Saturday afternoon against the Nashville Predators.
Feb 28   
Noah Dobson  • D  •  Islanders

Noah Dobson Expected To Return On Thursday

New York Islanders defenseman Noah Dobson (lower body) is poised to return to action on Thursday against the Boston Bruins. He has sat out 11 games due to a lower-body injury. Dobson is a two-way force for the Islanders at the back, having registered 24 points (six goals, 18 assists) in 46 games while blocking 81 shots and handing out 42 hits. Scott Perunovich, who went an ugly minus-four in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the New York Rangers, is expected to come out of the lineup to make room for Dobson.
Feb 26   
Noah Dobson  • D  •  Islanders

Noah Dobson Not Ready To Return On Tuesday

New York Islanders defenseman Noah Dobson (lower body) will remain sidelined for Tuesday's clash against the New York Rangers. He has been out for 10 games with a lower-body injury. Last week, Dobson returned to practice in full capacity, but he will sit out at least one more contest. Dobson has taken a step back in 2024-25, posting 24 points (six goals, 18 assists) in 46 games. Alexander Romanov has carried a massive load during Dobson's absence, though the Islanders' backline recently received help with Ryan Pulock's return. Scott Mayfield has also come back from injury but is expected to be a healthy scratch on Tuesday.
Feb 25   
Ryan Pulock  • D  •  Islanders

Ryan Pulock Returns To Islanders Lineup Sunday

New York Islanders defenseman Ryan Pulock (upper body) is expected to hop back into action on Sunday against the Dallas Stars. An upper-body injury has kept Pulock sidelined for seven games. The team plans to pair Pulock with Scott Perunovich on the second defensive pairing. Although Pulock is inconsistent offensively, he remains a key component of the Islanders blue line. He has notched 16 points (three goals, 13 assists) in 48 outings while blocking 105 shots and delivering 58 hits. The Islanders defense will also welcome back Scott Mayfield (lower body). A further boost should be coming at the start of next week, as Noah Dobson (lower body) will be eligible to come off Injured Reserve.
Feb 23   
Mathew Barzal  • C  •  Islanders

Mathew Barzal To Miss Roughly Six Weeks

New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal (knee) is expected to be out for around six weeks. TSN's Pierre LeBrun reports that the Islanders star had a minor procedure on his injured kneecap on Thursday. Barzal has been sidelined for the past four games. He also missed time with an upper-body injury earlier in the campaign and has skated in only 30 games this term. There are six goals and 14 assists on Barzal's account. Anthony Duclair has taken on Barzal's duties on the first line and the first power-play unit. However, Duclair has been a disappointment for fantasy managers. He is on a seven-game scoring drought and has notched only eight points (four goals, four assists) in 26 games for the season.
Feb 9   
Ilya Sorokin  • G  •  Islanders

Ilya Sorokin Aims To Extend Seven-Game Winning Streak Friday

New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin will battle for an eighth consecutive win on Friday against the Winnipeg Jets. Sorokin's current 7-0-0 run marks his longest winning streak since a career-best stretch of nine consecutive victories in 2020-21. The recent hot form has helped Sorokin improve his record to 20-14-4. He has registered three shutouts while allowing 2.59 goals with a .910 save percentage. Sorokin's work has been fantastic lately, but he has an extremely difficult matchup on Friday. The Jets have racked up seven straight wins and share the league's best record with 79 points.
Feb 7   
Ilya Sorokin  • G  •  Islanders

Ilya Sorokin Stands Tall On Tuesday

New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin stopped 33 of the 34 shots he faced en route to defeating the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday evening. Sorokin's lone blemish came in the third period when Brandon Saad found the back of the net on a backhand. The Knights dominated the shot total, but Sorokin was able to lead the way. This outing extended Sorokin's winning streak to seven games. During this impressive streak, Sorokin has held a stellar .960% SV with a 1.16 GAA. Over his previous 10 games, Sorokin has held a 9-1 record with a .942% SVG and a 1.66 GAA. Across 38 games, the 29-year-old has held a 20-14-4 record with a .910 SV and a 2.58 GAA. Fantasy managers should expect Sorokin to get the starting nod again on Friday evening against the Winnipeg Jets.
Feb 5   
Scott Mayfield  • D  •  Islanders

Scott Mayfield Considered Day-To-Day

New York Islanders defenseman Scott Mayfield (lower body) is considered day-to-day. He sustained a lower-body injury against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday and missed Sunday's clash against the Florida Panthers. The day-to-day status suggests that Mayfield is not dealing with anything serious, but he could still remain out on Tuesday against the Vegas Golden Knights. Mayfield is on track to register a seventh consecutive season with 100-plus blocks and has recorded 71 hits in 50 games. Offensively, he has contributed two goals and five assists. Dennis Cholowski is set to remain in the lineup on Tuesday if Mayfield can't play. Playing for the first time in five games, Cholowski picked up a pair of assists on Sunday. He has totaled 10 points (three goals, seven assists) in 30 games for the season.
Feb 3   
Mathew Barzal  • C  •  Islanders

Mathew Barzal Out Indefinitely

New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal (lower body) will be out indefinitely, the team announced on Monday. Barzal suffered a lower-body injury in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Islanders star also missed time with an upper-body injury earlier in the season. He has skated in only 30 games, recording six goals and 20 points. Anthony Duclair skated on the first line instead of Barzal on Sunday against the Florida Panthers. His struggles this season continued, as Duclair went scoreless in a 6-3 loss without registering any shots on goal. For the season, Duclair has scored only four goals and eight points in 23 appearances.
Feb 3   
Anthony Duclair  • LW  •  Islanders

Anthony Duclair Rejoins Islanders Lineup Sunday

New York Islanders left wing Anthony Duclair (illness) will be back in the lineup on Sunday against the Florida Panthers. He returns to the fold after sitting out Saturday's overtime win against the Tampa Bay Lightning with an illness. Duclair will take a top-line role, with Mathew Barzal (undisclosed) out. A spot on a scoring line could give Duclair a much-needed jolt offensively. The 29-year-old has contributed only four goals and four assists in 22 contests. He has picked up two points (one goal, one assist) over his past 14 appearances.
Feb 2   
Scott Mayfield  • D  •  Islanders

Scott Mayfield Exits Early On Saturday

According to Ethan Sears of the New York Post, New York Islanders defenseman Scott Mayfield (lower body) exited early during their victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday evening. Mayfield sustained this injury during the second period. Before exiting, he logged just over 10 minutes of ice time with one blocked shot. Over his previous six games, Mayfield has averaged 2.5 blocked shots per game but has been held off the scoresheet. Overall, the 32-year-old has scored two goals and added five helpers with a +14 rating over 50 games. He has logged 71 hits and 87 blocked shots. If Mayfield were to sit out on Sunday evening when the Islanders face the Florida Panthers, fantasy managers should expect Dennis Cholowski to enter the starting lineup.
Feb 2   
Anthony Duclair  • LW  •  Islanders

Anthony Duclair Out With An illness

New York Islanders left wing Anthony Duclair (illness) is expected to come out of the lineup on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. He was unable to skate Saturday morning due to an illness, and Stefen Rosner of The Hockey News reports that Pierre Engvall will replace Duclair in the lineup against Tampa Bay. Duclair has been limited to four goals and eight points in 22 games this season, so he might benefit from having some time off. The season hasn't gone well for Engvall either, as the Swedish forward has posted seven points (three goals, four assists) in 33 contests.
Feb 1   
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