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Bo Horvat  • C  •  Islanders

Bo Horvat Tallies Goal, Two Helpers In Victory

New York Islanders center Bo Horvat tallied three points in their victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday evening. Horvat got on the scoresheet first, with a primary assist on Maxim Tsyplakov's opening tally. Later in the period, Horvat would find the back of the net for his ninth goal of the season. Then in the third period, Horvat would tack his second helper of the evening, this time a secondary assist on Noah Dobson's strike. After tallying just three points through November 16 through December 3, Horvat has begun to heat up. Over his past seven contests, he has tallied eight points, including two multi-point games. Horvat will look to stay hot on Monday evening against the Buffalo Sabres.
Yesterday   
Bo Horvat  • C  •  Islanders

Bo Horvat A Game-Time Call Tuesday

New York Islanders center Bo Horvat (lower body) might be back in action on Tuesday versus Carolina. He participated in the morning skate and has been labeled as a game-time decision. Horvat missed his first game of the season on Sunday versus Chicago due to a lower-body injury. He's been in top form recently, averaging a point per game for his last five outings. For the season overall, Horvat boasts 22 points (eight goals, 14 assists) in 31 contests. If he's ready to return on Tuesday, Horvat is projected to skate with Simon Holmstrom and Kyle MacLean on the second line.
5 days ago   
Bo Horvat  • C  •  Islanders

Bo Horvat Battling A Lower-Body Injury

New York Islanders center Bo Horvat (lower body) missed his first game of the season on Sunday against Chicago. Just as Mathew Barzal (upper body) returned to action, Horvat had to exit the lineup due to a lower-body injury. The team considers Horvat day-to-day. Horvat has been the Islanders' assists leader this season with 14 helpers and boasts 22 points through 31 outings. His first chance to return comes on Tuesday against Carolina. With Horvat out, Barzal took the first-line center duties on Sunday, skating with Anders Lee and Jean-Gabriel Pageau.
7 days ago   
Scott Mayfield  • D  •  Islanders

Scott Mayfield Rejoins Islanders Lineup

New York Islanders defenseman Scott Mayfield (illness) will jump back into action on Thursday against Chicago. He was forced to skip Tuesday's meeting with Los Angeles because of an illness. Mayfield's offensive production has been limited to five points (one goal, four assists), but he enjoys doing the dirty work. In 29 appearances, Mayfield has delivered 53 hits while registering 58 blocks, which ranks him third on the team. The 32-year-old will work alongside Isaiah George on the third defensive pairing, with Grant Hutton exiting the lineup.
Dec 12   
Kyle Palmieri  • C  •  Islanders

Kyle Palmieri Surpasses 500-Point Mark In Sunday's Win

New York Islanders right wing Kyle Palmieri played a pivotal role in Sunday's 4-2 win at Ottawa, recording a goal and an assist on the power play. His 11th goal of the season with 13:46 played in the third period marked the game-winning tally in the contest. It was a special outing for Palmieri, as the two-point effort pushed him past the 500-point plateau in his career. Through 847 outings, Palmieri has posted 257 goals and 244 assists. The veteran winger is currently on track for a career year. With 29 games played, Palmieri has notched 22 points (11 goals, 11 assists).
Dec 9   
Semyon Varlamov  • G  •  Islanders

Semyon Varlamov Considered Day-To-Day

New York Islanders goaltender Semyon Varlamov (lower body) has been labeled as day-to-day ahead of Thursday's contest against Seattle. The veteran netminder continues to nurse a lower-body injury. He was able to back up Ilya Sorokin on Tuesday versus Montreal but might have to exit the lineup on Thursday. The team has recalled Marcus Hogberg from the minors on an emergency basis. Sorokin is penciled in for his 17th start of the campaign Thursday. He's looking to improve a 6-6-4 record in a good matchup against a team that tends to struggle on the road and has gone 3-5-0 in its last eight games with 3.13 goals allowed.
Dec 5   
Ilya Sorokin  • G  •  Islanders

Ilya Sorokin Posts First Shutout Of The Season

New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin stopped all 29 shots he faced en route to defeating the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday evening. The Islanders were slightly outshot in this contest, but Sorokin was able to lead the way and snap their three-game skid. This was a great bounce-back for the Russian netminder as he allowed a season-high five goals in his previous start on November 27 against the Boston Bruins. In total, the 29-year-old has posted a solid .915% SV and a 2.52 GAA with a 6-6-3 overall record. Fantasy managers should continue to expect Sorokin to split time with Semyon Varlamov. However, Varlamov surrendered eight goals over his previous two outings, which could open the door for Sorokin to see a more significant majority of the starts going forward.
Dec 1   
Anders Lee  • C  •  Islanders

Anders Lee Amasses Three Points In Losing Effort

New York Islanders left wing Anders Lee enjoyed his 100th career multi-point game on Friday, notching a goal and two assists in a 5-4 overtime loss to Washington. The veteran forward became the 17th player in franchise history with at least 100 multi-point games for the team. Five of those efforts have come in 2024-25 as Lee has blown hot and cold. After collecting 10 points in his first seven November outings, he's added just four more to his tally. However, considering Lee mustered only 37 points last season, fantasy managers can be happy with his production. Lee is tied for the second-most points on the Islanders squad with 17 (nine goals, eight assists) in 24 games.
Nov 30   
Ilya Sorokin  • G  •  Islanders

Ilya Sorokin To Face Bruins On Wednesday

New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin will get the nod for Wednesday's matchup against Boston. He returns to the crease after Semyon Varlamov was beaten 4-2 by Detroit on Monday. Sorokin has left many fantasy managers disappointed this season, going 5-3-3. However, his poor record is mainly down to the team's offensive woes. The Islanders have scored two or fewer goals in five of Sorokin's 13 starts. His other numbers look solid, as Sorokin has recorded a 2.52 goals-against average with a .917 save percentage. The Bruins haven't scored more than two goals in six straight games, making this a decent matchup for Sorokin, who has a 2-2-3 career record against Boston.
Nov 27   
Ilya Sorokin  • G  •  Islanders

Ilya Sorokin Leads The Way On Saturday

New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin was sharp in Saturday's victory as he stopped 24 of the 25 shots he faced against the St. Louis Blues. His lone mistake came in the final frame as Jake Neighbours got St. Louis on the board on the man-advantage. This was a much-needed outing for Sorokin as he entered this game holding an 0-2-2 record with a .902 SV% and a 3.22 GAA over his past four contests. Through 13 games this season, the 29-year-old has posted a solid .917 SV% with a 2.52 GAA and a 5-5-3 record. Fantasy managers should continue to view Sorokin as a high-end goaltender as he is beginning to snap out of a skid. His next start is tentatively lined up for Monday evening when the Islanders play host to the Detroit Red Wings.
Nov 24   
Alexander Romanov  • D  •  Islanders

Alexander Romanov Rejoins Islanders Lineup

New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov (upper body) will return to the lineup on Tuesday against Calgary. He's missed the past seven games and has played in only one of the last 11 contests. The Russian blue-liner boasts two assists for the season with 10 shots on goal, 21 blocks, and 16 hits in eight outings. Romanov will be reunited with Noah Dobson on the first defensive pairing. Grant Hutton will come out of the lineup. The Flames average the eighth-most hits per game, and Romanov's return will help the Islanders match their physicality.
Nov 19   
Mike Reilly  • D  •  Islanders

Mike Reilly To Undergo Heart Procedure On Tuesday

New York Islanders defenseman Mike Reilly is scheduled for a heart procedure on Tuesday and will be out indefinitely. Reilly has missed seven games because of a concussion, and his heart condition was discovered during concussion testing. The 31-year-old is expected to continue his career following the procedure, but Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello said on Monday that Reilly could be out for "several months." Reilly has made 11 appearances this season, failing to score a point. The Islanders have also missed Adam Pelech (upper body) and Alexander Romanov (upper body) from defense lately, but the latter might be back on Tuesday versus Calgary. Romanov is regarded as a game-time decision for the contest.
Nov 18   
Bo Horvat  • C  •  Islanders

Bo Horvat Bags Three Points Versus Senators

New York Islanders center Bo Horvat kept his improved form up with a three-point effort in Thursday's 4-2 road victory over Ottawa. Horvat's playmaking helped the Islanders score twice in the second period, and he completed the scoring with an empty-net goal. Horvat tallied five points in October but already has seven points for November. The 29-year-old has given his account a big boost with three multi-point performances in four games. He's managed 12 points (five goals, seven assists) in 14 games for the campaign. Horvat and the Islanders offense faces a big test next, as they host New Jersey on Saturday. The Devils are tied for the league lead with three shutouts and carry a 2.81 goals-against average.
Nov 8   
Alexander Romanov  • D  •  Islanders

Alexander Romanov Remains Sidelined Tuesday

New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov (upper body) will not be available on Tuesday against Pittsburgh. He remains day-to-day and will miss a second consecutive game. The Islanders have had a chance to use Romanov just once in the past five games as the Russian rearguard battles an upper-body injury. Adam Pelech (jaw) and Mike Reilly (upper body) are also out, giving Dennis Cholowski an opportunity to skate with Noah Dobson on the first defensive pairing. As a result of the injuries, we will also see Isaiah George make his NHL debut on Tuesday. George joins the lineup after posting two points (one goal, one assist) in four AHL appearances. He will link up with Grant Hutton on the third defensive pairing.
Nov 5   
Ilya Sorokin  • G  •  Islanders

Ilya Sorokin Takes On Penguins Tuesday

New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin will get the nod for Tuesday's matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins. He'll look to bounce back from Sunday's 5-3 defeat to the Rangers, where Sorokin surrendered four goals on 39 shots. The result dropped Sorokin's record to 3-3-1. He has struggled to deliver wins for fantasy managers despite posting a good 2.29 goals-against average with a .922 save percentage. Squaring off against Sidney Crosby's crew isn't a great spot for any goalie, either. Sorokin has gone 8-5-0 in his career against the Penguins, allowing 3.21 goals with a .908 save percentage.
Nov 5   
Adam Pelech  • D  •  Islanders

Adam Pelech To Miss At Least Four Weeks

New York Islanders defenseman Adam Pelech (jaw) will sit out 4-6 weeks of action after getting hurt in Friday's 4-3 loss to Buffalo. Pelech reportedly injured his jaw when he took a puck to the face. The 30-year-old has averaged over 20 minutes of ice time per game this season, contributing four assists in 11 games while registering 23 shots, 12 blocks, and 17 hits. With Mike Reilly (upper body) and Alexander Romanov (upper body) also battling injuries, the Islanders could be forced to make multiple changes in defense for Sunday's clash with the Rangers. Samuel Bolduc and Grant Hutton have been summoned from the minors to shore up defensive depth.
Nov 2   
Mathew Barzal  • C  •  Islanders

Mathew Barzal Ruled Out For 4-6 Weeks

New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal (upper body) has been ruled out for 4-6 weeks. The Islanders star was injured in Wednesday's 2-0 loss to Columbus. Barzal has been placed on long-term Injured Reserve. With Barzal out, Anders Lee and Jean-Gabriel Pageau joined Bo Horvat on the first line on Friday versus Buffalo. The trio remained intact for Saturday's practice and will likely see more time together in Sunday's Battle of New York against the Rangers.
Nov 2   
Adam Pelech  • D  •  Islanders

Adam Pelech Makes Early Exit Versus Sabres

New York Islanders defenseman Adam Pelech left Friday's game against Buffalo after taking a puck to the face. He finished with 10:41 of ice time, logging three shots, two blocks, and two penalty minutes. Pelech has been cold on the offensive end lately, but he does have four assists to his name through 11 appearances. The 30-year-old leads the defensemen on the team with 17 hits and has recorded 12 blocks. The Islanders also lost Mike Reilly (upper body) on Friday, leaving potentially two gaps to fill at the back for the next game.
Nov 2   
Mike Reilly  • D  •  Islanders

Mike Reilly Exits Friday's Action With Injury

New York Islanders defenseman Mike Reilly (upper body) logged only 7:24 of action in Friday's 4-3 win at Buffalo. He was injured midway through the game when Reilly hit his head on the ice following a hit from Sabres forward Jordan Greenway. Reilly needed assistance to leave the ice. It's not been a great campaign for Reilly, who sits scoreless through 11 outings, and a serious injury would be a new blow for him. Dennis Cholowski is poised to re-enter the lineup for Sunday's Battle of New York if Reilly can't play. Cholowski has one goal through three appearances this campaign.
Nov 2   
Alexander Romanov  • D  •  Islanders

Alexander Romanov Ready To Play Friday

New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov (upper body) will return from a three-game absence on Friday against Buffalo. He was initially regarded as a game-time decision. However, it has now been confirmed by Stefen Rosner of NHL.com that Romanov will play on Friday. Romanov racks up defensive stats for fun but doesn't provide offense very often. In seven appearances this season, he has registered two assists, 10 shots, 19 hits, and 14 blocks. Romanov's return to the lineup pushes Mike Reilly back to the third defensive pairing while Dennis Cholowski exits the lineup.
Nov 1   
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