Duclair was acquired on Thursday from San Jose and is expected to make his Lightning debut on Saturday vs. Philadelphia. Duclair finds himself on his sixth NHL team but has been enjoying a solid season despite the weak team around him in San Jose, with 16 goals, 27 points, 28 PIMs and a -12 plus/minus in 56 games before the trade.
Duclair has underwhelmed in his first season as a Shark, but will now get the benefit of playing with a demonstrably better surrounding cast in Tampa Bay. The 28-year-old winger had 16 goals and 11 assists in 56 games with San Jose. He will now return to the state of Florida where he spent the previous three seasons playing with the Panthers.
With the impending trade deadline approaching, Duclair might be held out of the lineup in anticipation of a trade. Duclair has managed to be semi-productive for a low-scoring Sharks team this season, tallying 27 points (16G / 11A) in 56 games.
The Islanders are riding a four-game winning streak and will turn to Sorokin for the sixth straight time on Thursday night. Sorokin has been tremendous lately, allowing fewer than three goals in three of his last four (4-0-0), including saving 19 of 21 shots (.905 SV%) in a 4-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues in his last outing. The Islanders enter action as sizeable -286 road favourites against the San Jose Sharks.
DeAngelo, Brendan Lemieux, and Antti Raanta were all placed on waivers by the Hurricanes on Thursday as the team appears to be clearing cap space ahead of Friday's trade deadline. In 27 games this season, DeAngelo has 10 points (3G / 7A).
The Islanders are riding a four-game winning streak and will turn to Sorokin for the sixth straight time on Thursday night. Sorokin has been tremendous lately, allowing fewer than three goals in three of his last four (4-0-0), including saving 19 of 21 shots (.905 SV%) in a 4-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues in his last outing. The Islanders enter action as sizeable -286 road favourites against the San Jose Sharks.
With Marcus Johansson being placed on IR due to a lower-body injury, Beckman has been recalled from Iowa (AHL) and is expected to draw into the lineup on Thursday. Beckman was Minnesota's 75th overall pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft but has been limited to only 12 career NHL games. In 48 games with the Iowa Wild, Beckman has 29 points (16G / 13A).
Highmore was recalled from Belleville (AHL) on Wednesday and drew into Ottawa's lineup, tallying one assist before exiting the game with an upper-body injury after 6:06 time-on-ice. The undrafted 28-year-old has 29 points (9G / 20A) in 40 games with Belleville this season.
With Marcus Johansson being placed on IR due to a lower-body injury, Beckman has been recalled from Iowa (AHL). Beckman was Minnesota's 75th overall pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft but has been limited to only 12 career NHL games. In 48 games with the Iowa Wild, Beckman has 29 points (16G / 13A).
Highmore played six games with Ottawa earlier this season, scoring one point (0G / 1A), but has spent the majority of the 2023-24 campaign with Belleville. The undrafted 28-year-old has 29 points (9G / 20A) in 40 games with Belleville this season.
Martin exited Saturday's 5-1 victory over the Boston Bruins after playing only 6:37 time-on-ice but will be ready to return to the lineup on Tuesday against the St. Louis Blues. Martin has been held off the scoresheet in 20 consecutive games.
Mayfield has not played since February 22nd after suffering a lower-body injury and has been retroactively placed on LTIR. Before his injury, the 31-year-old defender amassed five points (0G / 5A), 66 hits, and 106 blocks in 41 games.
Sorokin is riding a three-game winning streak and should return to the crease on Tuesday against the St. Louis Blues. Sorokin saved 22 of 23 shots (.957 SV%) in a commanding 5-1 win over the Boston Bruins on Saturday, as the Islanders have outscored their opposition 13-6 over their last three games (3-0-0). The Blues defeated the Islanders 4-0 two weeks ago with Semyon Varlamov between the pipes.
Sorokin is riding a three-game winning streak and should return to the crease on Tuesday against the St. Louis Blues. Sorokin saved 22 of 23 shots (.957 SV%) in a commanding 5-1 win over the Boston Bruins on Saturday, as the Islanders have outscored their opposition 13-6 over their last three games (3-0-0). The Blues defeated the Islanders 4-0 two weeks ago with Semyon Varlamov between the pipes.
Sorokin will likely start for the fourth consecutive game on Saturday and attempt to secure a third straight win for the Islanders. Sorokin saved 22 of 25 shots (.880 SV%) in a back-and-forth 5-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday.
Ethan Bear will be a healthy scratch on Friday as Nick Jensen returns from a two-game absence due to an illness. Bear played 15:58 time-on-ice in the Capitals 8-3 loss to the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday, registering a -1 plus/minus, two penalty minutes, and one shot on goal.
Boqvist will head to the press box on Thursday as a healthy scratch as Andrew Peeke takes his spot in the Blue Jackets lineup. The 23-year-old offensive defenseman has struggled to catch his footing all season as he's battled multiple injuries which has led to a disappointing one goal, eight points and -8 plus/minus through 28 games this season.
Sorokin will tend the twine on Thursday for the third straight game, facing a Detroit Red Wings club that has outscored their opposition 28-10 during a six-game winning streak. Sorokin was excellent in his last outing, saving 30 of 32 shots (.938 SV%) in a 3-2 overtime victory over the Dallas Stars. The Islanders enter action as slight +102 road underdogs.
