The Islanders will turn to Sorokin between the pipes for only the second time in their last five games. Sorokin struggled in his most recent outing, allowing four goals on 23 shots (.826 SV%) in a 5-3 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers. He has a 2.87 GAA and .900 SV% in 31 games this season (13-4-4). The Islanders enter Monday's contest as -166 home favorites against a Blue Jackets club with points in seven straight games (6-0-1).

Tsyplakov was not penalized after an illegal check to to the head of Philadelphia's Ryan Poehling but was issued a three-game suspension after a hearing with the Department of Player Safety. The 26-year-old Tsyplakov, in his first NHL season, is averaging 16:15 time-on-ice, scoring 19 points (7G / 12A) in 44 games. He's been held off the scoresheet in 10 straight.

Ilya Sorokin returned to the Islanders' crease in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers and the team will quickly revert to Hogberg between the pipes on Saturday against the San Jose Sharks. The 30-year-old Hogberg has been tremendous in limited action this season, posting a 1.41 GAA and .953 SV% in five appearances (1-2-0). He saved 25 of 26 shots (.962 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 2-0 loss to the Ottawa Senators.

Gatcomb made his NHL debut on Tuesday, playing 7:27 time-on-ice, and returns to New York after a brief stop in Bridgeport (AHL). Gatcomb is an undrafted forward out of the University of Connecticut. The 25-year-old has 17 points (9G / 8A) in 35 games with the Bridgeport Islanders (AHL) this season.

Despite consecutive strong performances from Marcus Hodberg, the Islanders will return to Sorokin between the pipes on Thursday against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 29-year-old Sorokin is coming off arguably his best performance of the season, saving all 30 shots he faced in a 4-0 win over the Vegas Golden Knights for his second shutout. He has a 2.83 GAA and .902 SV% in 30 games this season (13-13-4). The Islanders enter Thursday's contest as -133 home favorites against a Flyers squad with points in three straight (2-0-1).

Despite consecutive strong performances from Marcus Hodberg, the Islanders will likely return to Sorokin between the pipes on Thursday against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 29-year-old Sorokin is coming off arguably his best performance of the season, saving all 30 shots he faced in a 4-0 win over the Vegas Golden Knights for his second shutout. He has a 2.83 GAA and .902 SV% in 30 games this season (13-13-4). The Islanders enter Thursday's contest as -133 home favorites against a Flyers squad with points in three straight (2-0-1).

Gatcomb made his NHL debut on Tuesday, playing 7:27 time-on-ice, filling in for Jean-Gabriel Pageau (illness). Gatcomb is an undrafted forward out of the University of Connecticut. The 25-year-old has 17 points (9G / 8A) in 34 games with the Bridgeport Islanders (AHL) this season.

Gatcomb will fill in for Jean-Gabriel Pageau, who was a late scratch due to an illness. Gatcomb is an undrafted forward out of the University of Connecticut. The 25-year-old has 17 points (9G / 8A) in 34 games with the Bridgeport Islanders (AHL) this season.

Gatcomb is an undrafted forward out of the University of Connecticut that has yet to play and NHL game. The 25-year-old Gatcomb has 17 points (9G / 8A) in 34 games with the Bridgeport Islanders (AHL) this season.

George has missed the previous three games due to an upper-body injury but will re-enter the lineup on Tuesday against the Ottawa Senators. The 20-year-old George is averaging 16:38 time-on-ice and has five points (1G / 4A) in 25 games this season.

Hogberg was excellent in the Islanders' 2-1 win over the Utah Hockey Club on Saturday, saving 21 of 22 shots (.955 SV%), and will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Ottawa Senators. The 30-year-old Hogberg has been excellent in limited action this season, posting a 1.56 GAA and .950 SV% in four appearances (1-1-0). The Islanders enter Tuesday's contest as -114 home favorites against a Senators club outscoring their opposition 8-2 during a two-game winning streak.

An unfortunate incident will keep Heineman out of the lineup for three-to-four weeks. The 23-year-old has been impressive in his rookie season, averaging 11:09 time-on-ice and scoring 17 points (10G / 7A) in 41 games.

Hogberg was excellent in the Islanders' 2-1 win over the Utah Hockey Club on Saturday, saving 21 of 22 shots (.955 SV%), and will likely return to the crease on Tuesday against the Ottawa Senators. The 30-year-old Hogberg has been excellent in limited action this season, posting a 1.56 GAA and .950 SV% in four appearances (1-1-0). The Islanders enter Tuesday's contest as -114 home favorites against a Senators club outscoring their opposition 8-2 during a two-game winning streak.

Romanov missed New York's previous game and remains sidelined due to an upper-body injury. The 25-year-old defenseman as battle injuries this season but has been effective when in the lineup. He has nine points (0G / 9A), 65 blocks, and 73 hits in 30 games.

George exited the Islanders' January 2nd 2-1 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs after only 8:07 time-on-ice due to an upper-body injury and has not played since. The 20-year-old George is averaging 16:38 time-on-ice and has five points (1G / 4A) in 25 games this season.

Sorokin did not play on Saturday due to an illness but was back at practice on Monday. The 29-year-old Sorokin is coming off his second shutout of the season, saving 30 shots in a 4-0 win over the Vegas Golden Knights. He has a 2.83 GAA and .902 SV% in 30 games this season (13-13-4).