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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   
Semyon Varlamov  • G  •  Islanders

Semyon Varlamov Out Indefinitely

New York Islanders goaltender Semyon Varlamov (lower body) has been ruled out indefinitely. He hasn't seen any action since Nov. 28 due to a lower-body injury, and apparently Varlamov isn't close to returning. The veteran netminder has posted a 3-4-3 record for 2024-25, allowing 2.89 goals with a .889 save percentage. The Islanders are also currently without Marcus Hogberg (upper body), meaning Jakub Skarek provides backup for Ilya Sorokin. Despite receiving an increased workload due to Varlamov's injury, Sorokin has heated up with five consecutive wins. He will look to extend his winning run on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Sorokin hasn't won six appearances in a row since March 2021.
Feb 1   
Ilya Sorokin  • G  •  Islanders

Ilya Sorokin Extends Winning Streak On Thursday

New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin stopped all 23 shots he faced en route to shutting out the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday evening. The Flyers dominated the shot total in the second period, but Sorokin was able to lead the way. This victory extended New York's winning streak to six games. Sorokin has won each of his previous five starts. During this stretch, the 29-year-old has held a stellar .964% SV with a 0.99 GAA. He has posted two shutouts over this five-game stretch and only allowed more than one goal in one contest. Overall, Sorokin has posted an 18-14-4 record with a.907% SV and a 2.65 GAA. However, the netminder has begun to put his slow start behind him and remains a must-start goaltender for the time being. He will look to extend the winning streak on Saturday evening in Tampa Bay.
Jan 31   
Ryan Pulock  • D  •  Islanders

Ryan Pulock Suffers Upper-Body Injury On Saturday

According to Andrew Gross of Newsday, New York Islanders defenseman Ryan Pulock (upper body) suffered an injury during Saturday's overtime victory over the Carolina Hurricanes. Pulock sustained this injury during the first period. Before exiting, Pulock logged just one shift and did not get on the scoresheet. If the 30-year-old were to miss time, fantasy managers should expect Dennis Cholowski to enter the starting lineup. Entering Sunday, Pulock tallied four points over his previous eight contests. During this stretch, he logged over two blocked shots per game and two shots on goal per game. Tony DeAngelo will likely take Pulock's spot on the power-play.
Jan 26   
Ilya Sorokin  • G  •  Islanders

Ilya Sorokin Sharp In Victory Over Philadelphia

New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin stopped 29 of the 30 shots he faced en route to defeating the Philadelphia Flyers on Friday evening. Sorokin surrendered the game's opening goal on a Tyson Foerster wrist shot in the first period but shut the door for the remainder of the night. The Flyers had a slight advantage in the shot total, but Sorokin was able to step up when called on. This victory extended his winning streak to two games. During this two-game stretch, the 29-year-old has allowed just one goal in each contest with an overall .964% SV. Before this streak, Sorokin carried a modest 2-3 record with a 2.43 GAA and a .913% SV. Fantasy managers should expect Marcus Hogberg to receive the starting nod in the second half of a back-to-back on Saturday evening against the Carolina Hurricanes.
Jan 25   
Noah Dobson  • D  •  Islanders

Noah Dobson Heads To Injured Reserve

New York Islanders defenseman Noah Dobson (lower body) has been placed on IR due to an injury suffered on Monday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Dobson will be sidelined week-to-week, but his injury will not require surgery. The Islanders already have trouble scoring goals, so missing their powerplay quarterback and top offensive defenseman will hurt them all the more. In his absence, Ryan Pulock took over powerplay duties, but recently signed Tony DeAngelo could supplant Pulock once he gets more familiar with the team.
Jan 24   
Noah Dobson  • D  •  Islanders

Noah Dobson Considered Week-To-Week

New York Islanders defenseman Noah Dobson (lower body) is week-to-week. The team has announced that Dobson will not require surgery to fix a lower-body injury he sustained on Monday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. However, the squad will still need to spend a stretch without him. Dobson has tallied 24 points (six goals, 18 assists) in 46 games this season while averaging nearly two blocks per game. Scott Mayfield is set to replace Dobson as Alexander Romanov's partner in defense, with Dennis Cholowski grabbing his spot on the first power-play unit.
Jan 23   
Noah Dobson  • D  •  Islanders

Noah Dobson Exits Early On Monday

According to Andrew Gross of Newsday, New York Islanders defenseman Noah Dobson (undisclosed) exited early during Monday's victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Gross noted that head coach Patrick Roy did not provide an update on his status following the game. Dobson exited during the third period after sustaining a hit. Before exiting, the 25-year-old tallied a primary assist and logged two shots on goal and four hits. This point extended his scoring streak to three games. Over his previous nine contests, Dobson has tallied five points (one goal, four helpers) with 13 blocks, eight hits, and 3.4 shots per goal per game. If Dobson were to miss time, fantasy managers should expect Ryan Pulock to take his spot on the top power-play unit and for Dennis Cholowski to draw into the starting lineup.
Jan 21   
Alexander Romanov  • D  •  Islanders

Alexander Romanov A Game-Time Decision Saturday

New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov (upper body) is a game-time decision for Saturday's tilt against San Jose. He has sat out three games with an upper-body injury but appears to be on the brink of returning. Romanov has been limited to nine points this season, but seven have come in his last eight appearances. He has yet to score with 40 shots on goal and has amassed 65 blocks and 73 hits across 30 outings. Dennis Cholowski is expected to drop out of the lineup if Romanov feels ready to return against the Sharks.
Jan 18   
Simon Holmstrom  • RW  •  Islanders

Simon Holmstrom Set To Return To Islanders Lineup

New York Islanders right wing Simon Holmstrom (upper body) has been activated from Injured Reserve ahead of Saturday's game against San Jose. It looks like he is ready to rejoin the lineup after a seven-game absence. Holmstrom is not known as a regular scorer, but he was enjoying a prolific spell just before getting hurt. The 23-year-old has bagged two goals and seven points over his last seven appearances. For the season overall, Holmstrom has contributed nine goals and 13 assists in 37 games. He is expected to jump on the third line to fill in for Maxim Tsyplakov, who starts a three-game suspension on Saturday.
Jan 18   
Marcus Hogberg  • G  •  Islanders

Marcus Hogberg Starts For Islanders Saturday

New York Islanders goaltender Marcus Hogberg will guard the cage in Saturday's game against San Jose. The Islanders are going with Hogberg for this one after seeing Ilya Sorokin give up four goals on 23 shots in Thursday's 5-3 loss to Philadelphia. This will be Hogberg's fourth start of the season. He has put in impressive performances, registering a 1.42 goals-against average with a .953 save percentage despite posting a 1-2-0 record. The Sharks sit second from bottom in the league and average the fourth-fewest goals, so Hogberg is in a strong position to improve his record.
Jan 18   
Maxim Tsyplakov  • RW  •  Islanders

Maxim Tsyplakov Suspended For Three Games

New York Islanders winger Maxim Tsyplakov has been handed a three-game suspension for an illegal check to the head of Philadelphia forward Ryan Poehling (upper body) during Thursday's 5-3 win. Poehling exited the game with an injury following the incident, while Tsyplakov was not called for a penalty. Tsyplakov's suspension will start with Saturday's tilt against San Jose. He will be eligible to return to action on Jan. 25. Tsyplakov has amassed 19 points (seven goals, 12 assists) with a team-high 101 hits in 44 games for his rookie campaign. Marc Gatcomb has been recalled from the AHL and figures to step in as Tsyplakov's replacement this weekend. The 25-year-old has posted 17 points (nine goals, eight assists) in 35 AHL outings this season. He finished scoreless in his NHL debut on Jan. 14.
Jan 17   
Jean-Gabriel Pageau  • C  •  Islanders

Jean-Gabriel Pageau Returns To Islanders Lineup

New York Islanders forward Jean-Gabriel Pageau (illness) will return from a one-game absence against Philadelphia on Thursday. He has recovered from an illness that kept Pageau out of Tuesday's game against Ottawa. Pierre Engvall saw action on the third line with Pageau out, but he will land back on the fourth line on Thursday. Pageau has notched 21 points (nine goals, 12 assists) in 40 appearances while averaging over two hits per game. The 32-year-old also boasts an outstanding 58.6 faceoff winning percentage, making him a very valuable piece for the Islanders.
Jan 16   
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