New York Islanders News

Varlamov was pulled after he allowed six goals on 35 shots in the Islanders loss in New York on Monday. Thomas Greiss gave him the night off on Tuesday but he’ll get another crack at the Rangers tonight on home-ice. He is 7-3-3 with a 2.74 GAA and .913 SV% at home and the Rangers come in on a four-game road losing streak.

Palmieri suffered a left foot injury late in their game in Washington on Saturday and will miss his second straight game on Tuesday. With Palmieri out, Pavel Zacha moved to the Devils' top line with Nico Hischier and Jesper Bratt.

Cizikas was listed as a game-time decision on Monday but missed the game and will not dress tonight vs. the Red Wings. Head coach Barry Trotz said that Cizikas could be back for Thursday's game vs. the Rangers.

Rittich surrendered four goals on 34 shots in the Flames win in Minnesota on January 5th. Cam Talbot has started the last three games, so they'll get Rittich a game tonight so he doesn't sit too long. The 27-year-old is 9-6-2 with a 2.87 GAA, .913 SV% and one shutout on the road and gets set to face a Montreal team that has lost five in a row while scoring just 1.60 goals per game on home ice.

Hogberg allowed two goals on 25 shots in the Senators' loss to Montreal on Saturday. He’s winless in his last four starts but has played well recently, stopping 59 of the last 64 shots (.922 SV%) that he has faced. He is 1-0-2 with a 3.14 GAA and .900 SV% on home ice and faces a Blackhawks team that is finding their game, going 5-3-0 with 3.63 goals per game in their last eight.

Cizikas was forced to leave Saturday's game after taking a David Pastrnak shot to the groin area in overtime. Cizikas was not on the ice for Monday's morning skate and is being listed as a game-time decision.

Varlamov allowed three goals on 33 shots in the Islanders loss to the Bruins on Saturday. Varlamov continues to play very well as the Islanders' No.1 netminder, going 3-2-1 with a 1.84 GAA, .940 SV% and one shutout in his last six starts. Tonight he faces a Rangers team that has won four in a row while scoring 5.25 goals per game on home ice.

Rittich surrendered four goals on 34 shots in the Flames win in Minnesota on January 5th. Cam Talbot has started the last three games, so they'll get Rittich a game tonight so he doesn't sit too long. The 27-year-old is 9-6-2 with a 2.87 GAA, .913 SV% and one shutout on the road and gets set to face a Montreal team that has lost five in a row while scoring just 1.60 goals per game on home ice.

Hogberg allowed two goals on 28 shots in the Senators shootout loss in Detroit last night. It was a strong enough outing for head coach D.J. Smith to go back to the 25-year-old tonight vs. the struggling Canadiens. Montreal is riding an eight-game losing streak while scoring just 2.50 goals per game during the stretch.

Varlamov stopped all 32 shots that he faced in the Islanders shutout win over the Avalanche on Monday. It was a terrific outing for Varlamov, who was facing his former team for the first time. Varlamov has gone 3-2-0 with a 1.62 GAA and .947 SV% inn his last five starts and stopped 27 of 29 shots in a 3-2 shootout win in his first start vs. the Bruins this season.

Hogberg allowed one goal on 11 shots after replacing Craig Anderson in the Senators loss in Washington on Tuesday. The 25-year-old has gone 0-2-1 with a 3.23 GAA and .895 SV% in five road appearances this season but draws a decent spot-start matchup in Detroit. The Red Wings have lost two in a row on home-ice but are a hideous 11-30-3 on the season.

Highmore was a healthy scratch against the Flames on Tuesday but will replace Dylan Sikura on Thursday. Highmore has one goal and one assist in 12 games this season.

Duclair missed the Senators last game with an undisclosed issue but will play tonight in Washington. Duclair will be back on the top line with Brady Tkachuk and J.G. Pageau and comes in with 17 points (11G / 6A) in his last 14 games.

Duclair missed Saturday's game vs. the Lightning but head coach D.J. Smith expects to have their leading goal-scorer to play tonight in Washington. The Senators did not hold a morning skate so we'll have to wait for an update during Smith's pre-game availability.

Highmore has appeared in 12 consecutive games but will come out of the lineup Tuesday vs. the Flames. Highmore will be replaced Alex Nylander.

Varlamov allowed two goals on 22 shots in the Islanders loss in Toronto on Saturday. Varlamov has taken over as the Islanders' go-to netminder as of late and will start his fifth consecutive game on Monday. He is 2-2-0 with a 2.03 GAA and .932 SV% in the previous four and tonight he faces a Colorado team that is 3-2-1 while scoring 4.83 goals per game in their last six.

Varlamov allowed two goals on 22 shots in the Islanders loss in Toronto on Saturday. Varlamov has taken over as the Islanders' go-to netminder as of late and will start his fifth consecutive game on Monday. He is 2-2-0 with a 2.03 GAA and .932 SV% in the previous four and tonight he faces a Colorado team that is 3-2-1 while scoring 4.83 goals per game in their last six.