New York Islanders right wing Simon Holmstrom popped up with a big goal in Wednesday's matchup against Anaheim, scoring a 4-3 game-winning goal in a short-handed situation. He produced the goods with only 1:33 left in regulation, lighting the lamp with his lone effort on goal in the contest. Holmstrom has taken major strides in his game in 2023-24 and already boasts more points (11) in 27 appearances this season than he had last term when the 22-year-old managed six goals and three assists in 50 games. However, the lack of power-play time keeps Holmstrom's fantasy value very limited.
Simon Holmstrom Could Skate On Islanders Top Line Saturday
New York Islanders forward Simon Holmstrom could skate on the club's top line for Saturday's season opener at home versus the Buffalo Sabres. The 22-year-old skated with Bo Horvat and Mathew Barzal on the top unit in Thursday's practice and could very well end up skating with the club's top two offensive players to begin the season. A 2019 first-round draft pick, Holmstrom tallied six goals and nine points in 50 games with the Islanders last season while also notching three goals and five points across 16 games with the club's American Hockey League affiliate in Bridgeport. The Swede is certainly well off the fantasy radar for the time being, but he is certainly getting a big opportunity at the outset of the 2023-24 season.
New York Islanders right wing Simon Holmstrom won't play in Wednesday's matchup against Montreal. The 21-year-old has been sharp offensively as of late with a run of three points in three games, but he will be a healthy scratch for Wednesday's contest, with Justin Bailey coming in to replace Holmstrom. Bailey had been in and out of the lineup all season, appearing in 63 games. He has totaled eight goals and 17 assists in the limited action. The 33-year-old will hope to end a five-game scoreless spell Wednesday.
