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Islanders' Alexander Romanov: Doubtful for Tuesday
Romanov (upper body) didn't practice Monday and is unlikely to play in Tuesday's matchup versus Ottawa, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.
Romanov is day-to-day and will presumably miss his second straight game. The Islanders may get Isaiah George (upper body) back in the lineup versus the Senators after he was a full participant in Monday's practice. Romanov has nine assists, 40 shots on goal, 65 blocked shots and 73 hits across 30 appearances this season.
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Islanders' Isaiah George: Status uncertain for Tuesday
George (upper body) returned to practice Monday, but head coach Patrick Roy doesn't know whether the defenseman will be available for Tuesday's game against the Senators, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.
George has missed the last three games due to his upper-body injury, but it was encouraging to see him back in practice Monday. Roy said that George looked good during Monday's practice session, but the team's medical staff apparently wants to see how he feels afterward before determining his status for Tuesday's matchup. Grant Hutton was sent down Monday, so it wouldn't be surprising to see either George or Alexander Romanov (upper body), who remains day-to-day, back in action against Ottawa.
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Islanders' Ilya Sorokin: Returns to practice
Sorokin (illness) returned to practice Monday, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.
Sorokin was unavailable for Saturday's game against Utah due to his illness, but he appears to have moved past the ailment. Whether he'll serve as the starting goaltender for Tuesday's home game against Ottawa remains to be seen, but it appears as though he'll at least be available in a backup capacity since Jakub Skarek was returned to AHL Bridgeport on Monday.
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Islanders' Grant Hutton: Sent back to AHL
Hutton was returned to AHL Bridgeport on Monday, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.
Hutton spent nearly a week with the Islanders, but he made just one appearance with the NHL club across that span. On the season, he's made 13 NHL appearances, logging two assists, 13 hits, 12 blocked shots and four PIM while averaging 13:28 of ice time. His demotion could signal that Alexander Romanov (upper body) or Isaiah George (upper body) will be available for Tuesday's home game against Ottawa.
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Islanders' Jakub Skarek: Shipped back to minors
Skarek was returned to AHL Bridgeport on Monday, per Stefen Rosner of NHL.com.
Skarek suited up against Utah on Saturday, serving as the No. 2 option behind Marcus Hogberg while Ilya Sorokin (illness) was unavailable. The decision to return Skarek to the minors should be an indication that Sorokin will at least be healthy enough to fill the backup role when the Islanders face off with the Senators on Tuesday.
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Islanders' Matt Martin: Playing time opens up again
Martin has played in each of the last two games after suiting up in Saturday's 2-1 win over Utah.
Hudson Fasching (upper body) is expected to miss a couple of weeks, opening the door for Martin to reclaim a spot on the fourth line. He had been scratched for eight straight games from Dec. 17 to Jan. 5. Martin has just one helper with 62 hits and a minus-2 rating over 22 appearances, so he's unlikely to be an option to most fantasy managers.
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Islanders' Ryan Pulock: Gathers helper in win
Pulock notched an assist, three shots on goal, three hits and two blocked shots in Saturday's 2-1 win over Utah.
Pulock helped out on Mathew Barzal's game-winning tally with 1:25 left in the third period. With five points over his last six outings, Pulock has been rolling in a top-four role. He also has 18 blocked shots in that span as he continues to play a strong defensive game. The 30-year-old blueliner is up to 16 points, 60 shots on net, 54 hits, 94 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating through 42 contests overall.
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Islanders' Anders Lee: Dishes pair of helpers Saturday
Lee notched two assists, eight shots on goal, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 2-1 win over Utah.
Lee's eight shots were a team high. While he wasn't able to cash in on any of his own attempts, he set up third-period goals by linemates Brock Nelson and Mathew Barzal to lift the Islanders to the win. Lee now has six goals and four assists over his last nine outings. For the season, the 34-year-old winger is at 35 points (19 goals, 16 helpers), 130 shots, 60 hits, 16 PIM and a plus-11 rating across 42 appearances.
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Islanders' Brock Nelson: Goals in consecutive games
Nelson scored a goal on four shots, added two hits and went plus-2 in Saturday's 2-1 win over Utah.
Nelson has scored twice and added an assist over the last two games after being limited to four helpers over the prior 17 contests. His tally Saturday tied the game at 1-1 early in the third period. Nelson is up to 12 goals, 24 points, 105 shots on net and a plus-1 rating over 42 appearances this season. He's got budding chemistry on a line with Mathew Barzal and Anders Lee, which could carry the Islanders' offense for a while.
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Islanders' Mathew Barzal: First multi-point effort of season
Barzal scored a goal on two shots, added an assist and went plus-2 in Saturday's 2-1 win over Utah.
Barzal extended his point streak to five games when he helped out on Brock Nelson's game-tying goal in the third period. With 1:25 left in regulation, Barzal scored to put the Islanders ahead, and that would stand as his first game-winner of the season. He's now at four goals, 13 points, 55 shots on net and a plus-6 rating through 21 appearances. The 27-year-old has looked good lately and should be a team leader on offense throughout the second half.
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Islanders' Marcus Hogberg: Steady in win over Utah
Hogberg allowed one goal on 22 shots in Saturday's 2-1 win over Utah.
Hogberg can't really be faulted for the goal against, as it was a tipped-in shot off the stick of Nick Schmaltz. The 30-year-old Hogberg has allowed four goals on 80 shots over four appearances (two starts) at the NHL level this year. He started Saturday because Ilya Sorokin (illness) was unavailable, and Hogberg would likely continue to see playing time should Sorokin not be healthy in time for Tuesday's home game versus the Senators.
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Islanders' Alexander Romanov: Unavailable Saturday
Romanov (upper body) isn't expected to play Saturday versus Utah, per Andrew Gross of Newsday.
Romanov was a game-time decision after leaving Saturday's morning skate early. He has nine assists, 73 hits and 65 blocks in 30 appearances in 2024-25. Grant Hutton will draw into the lineup due to Romanov's absence.
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Islanders' Alexander Romanov: Game-time call Saturday
Romanov (undisclosed), who left the morning skate early, will be a game-time decision for Saturday's tilt against Utah, per Andrew Gross of Newsday.
The 25-year-old blueliner has nine assists, 73 hits and 65 blocks in 30 appearances in 2024-25. If Romanov can't play, Grant Hutton will probably draw into the lineup after spending the Islanders' past four games as a healthy scratch.
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Islanders' Ilya Sorokin: Unavailable Saturday
Sorokin (illness) won't be in the lineup for Saturday's road matchup against Utah.
The Islanders recalled Jakub Skarek on Saturday from AHL Bridgeport on an emergency basis. Sorokin has won his last two outings, including a 30-save shutout against Vegas on Thursday. He has a 13-13-4 record with a 2.83 GAA and a .902 save percentage through 30 appearances this season. Marcus Hogberg will face Utah on Saturday, while Skarek will be the backup.
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Islanders' Jakub Skarek: Recalled Saturday
Skarek was recalled from AHL Bridgeport on Saturday.
Skarek was recalled as the Islanders' emergency goaltender because Ilya Sorokin (illness) is unavailable. Skarek, who's yet to make his NHL debut, figures to backup Marcus Hogberg on Saturday in Utah.
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Islanders' Marcus Hogberg: Facing Utah
Hogberg will be between the pipes in Utah on Saturday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Hogberg will get a rare start as Ilya Sorokin (illness) has started 14 of the Islanders' last 15 games. Hogberg is 0-1-0 this season, allowing three goals on 58 shots. Utah is 24th in the NHL, averaging 2.83 goals per game in 2024-25.
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Islanders' Jean-Gabriel Pageau: Manages helper
Pageau recorded an assist and two hits in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Golden Knights.
Pageau has three goals and two assists over his last eight outings. The 32-year-old's foray into the top six earlier in the season is over, and he's back in his familiar third-line center spot. For the season, he has 21 points, 72 shots on net, 87 hits, 25 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating over 39 appearances. He's on pace to reach the 40-point mark for the fourth time in his career.
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Team Statistical Rankings
| GF AVG | GA AVG | Power Play | |
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| Team | 2.63 | 3.01 | 10.6 |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
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| S. Varlamov G Semyon Varlamov G | Lower Body |
| S. Holmstrom RW Simon Holmstrom RW | Upper Body |
| A. Romanov D Alexander Romanov D | Upper Body |
| M. Reilly D Mike Reilly D | Chest |
| I. George D Isaiah George D | Upper Body |
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