The Islanders are desperately trying to stay in contention for a wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference playoff race. They will turn to Sorokin between the pipes on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 29-year-old Sorokin has a 2.76 GAA and .905 SV% in 54 games this season (27-21-6).
The Kings have won four straight, outscoring their opposition 20-6, and will turn to Rittich between the pipes on Thursday against the Colorado Avalanche. The 32-year-old Czech goalie was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 34 of 36 shots (.944 SV%) in a 7-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes. He has a 2.72 GAA and .888 SV% in 29 games this season (14-12-2). The Kings enter Thursday's contest as +137 road underdogs against an Avalanche club riding a three-game winning streak.
With Hudson Fasching returning to the lineup from an illness, Boqvist will be a healthy scratch. Typically a defender, Boqvist has played in a forward role for the Islanders recently. The 24-year-old has seven points (2G / 5A) in 13 games with the Islanders this season.
The Islanders have lost two straight (0-0-2) and will turn to Sorokin between the pipes on Wednesday against the Vancouver Canucks. Sorokin played well in his previous outing, saving 27 of 30 shots (.900 SV%), but did not receive ample goal support, ultimately falling 4-3 in a shootout loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 29-year-old Sorokin has a 2.72 GAA and .907 SV% in 53 games this season (27-20-6). The Islanders enter Wednesday's contest as slight -108 home favorites against a Canucks squad coming off a 4-3 win over the New Jersey Devils.
Boqvist has not played since March 11th but will re-enter New York's lineup on Monday against the Columbus Blue Jackets, replacing Hudson Fasching (illness). The 24-year-old Boqvist is averaging 13:31 time-on-ice and has 11 points (4G / 7A) in 30 games this season.
Sorokin had a rare night off in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Calgary Flames, but he will return to the crease on Monday as the Islanders continue their push for a Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. The 29-year-old Sorokin was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 38 of 41 shots (.927 SV%) in a 4-3 overtime win over the Montreal Canadiens. He has a 2.72 GAA and .907 SV% in 52 games this season (27-20-5). The Islanders enter Monday's contest as -126 home favorites against a Columbus Blue Jackets squad amid a six-game losing skid (0-5-1).
Veremyev is an undrafted forward out of Colorado College (NCHC). The 21-year-old forward has 17 points (9G / 8A) in 37 games with Colorado College this season.
Romanov has missed two games while recovering from an illness but will likely return to the lineup on Saturday against the Calgary Flames. The 25-year-old Romanov is averaging 22:46 time-on-ice, recording 18 points (4G / 14A), 120 hits, and 138 blocks in 52 games this season.
Hogberg has been used very sparingly by the Islanders this season, predominantly serving as Ilya Sorokin's backup, but he will return to the crease on Saturday against the Calgary Flames. The 30-year-old Hogberg has been impressive when called upon, posting a solid 1.70 GAA and .938 SV% in eight appearances this season (2-3-0).
Romanov is battling an illness and will miss a second consecutive game. The 25-year-old Romanov is averaging 22:46 time-on-ice, recording 18 points (4G / 14A), 120 hits, and 138 blocks in 52 games this season.
Romanov is battling an illness and will likely miss a second consecutive game. The 25-year-old Romanov is averaging 22:46 time-on-ice, recording 18 points (4G / 14A), 120 hits, and 138 blocks in 52 games this season.
The Islanders are riding a two-game winning streak, trying to stay in the mix for a Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference, and will roll with Sorokin between the pipes on Thursday against the Montreal Canadiens. The 29-year-old Sorokin played well in his most recent outing, saving 19 of 21 shots (.905 SV%) in a 4-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. He has a 2.72 GAA and .906 SV% in 51 games this season (26-20-5). The Islanders enter Thursday's contest as -124 home favorites against a Canadiens squad that is 7-1-2 in their last 10 contests.
Romanov is battling an illness and will be unavailable for Tuesday's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 25-year-old Romanov is averaging 22:46 time-on-ice, recording 18 points (4G / 14A), 120 hits, and 138 blocks in 52 games this season.
Pelech did not play in New York's previous game and continues to battle a lower-body injury, which put his status for Tuesday's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins up in the air. The 30-year-old Pelech is averaging 21:17 time-on-ice, recording 17 points (0G / 17A), 65 blocks, and 68 hits in 45 games this season.
The Islanders are desperately hoping to stay in the race for a Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference and will turn to Sorokin between the pipes on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Sorokin was solid in his most recent outing, saving 22 of 24 shots (.917 SV%) in a 4-2 win over the Florida Panthers. The 29-year-old goalie has a 2.73 GAA and .906 SV% in 50 games this season (25-20-5). The Islanders enter Tuesday's contest as slight +101 road underdogs against a Penguins squad riding a four-game winning streak.
Pelech did not play in New York's previous game and continues battling a lower-body injury, making his status for Tuesday's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins up in the air. The 30-year-old Pelech is averaging 21:17 time-on-ice, recording 17 points (0G / 17A), 65 blocks, and 68 hits in 45 games this season.
Romanov is battling an illness and his status for Tuesday's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins is up in the air. The 25-year-old Romanov is averaging 22:46 time-on-ice, recording 18 points (4G / 14A), 120 hits, and 138 blocks in 52 games this season.
The Islanders are desperately hoping to stay in the race for a Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference and will likely turn to Sorokin between the pipes on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Sorokin was solid in his most recent outing, saving 22 of 24 shots (.917 SV%) in a 4-2 win over the Florida Panthers. The 29-year-old goalie has a 2.73 GAA and .906 SV% in 50 games this season (25-20-5). The Islanders enter Tuesday's contest as slight +101 road underdogs against a Penguins squad riding a four-game winning streak.
