Drouin played 21:50 time-on-ice in Colorado's most recent game, a 3-1 win over the Florida Panthers, but will not play on Wednesday due to an upper-body injury. The 29-year-old Drouin has battled through an injury played 2024-25 season. That said, he has been productive in limited action, scoring eight points (3G / 5A) in nine 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.

Holmstrom has not played since December 29th, missing the last three games due to an upper-body injury. The 23-year-old Holmstrom has 22 points (9G / 13A) in 37 games this season and has been one of the top offensive contributors for the Islanders lately. He has 12 points (6G / 6A) in his last 14 games.

The Islanders will roll with Sorokin between the pipes for the 14th time in the last 15 games. Sorokin was solid in his most recent outing, a 3-1 losing effort to the Toronto Maple Leafs, saving 22 of 24 shots (.917 SV%). That said, Sorokin has struggled this season, posting a 2.92 GAA and .898 SV% in 27 games (11-12-4). He has an ugly .868 SV% in his last 11 games (5-6-0). The Islanders enter Thursday's rematch against the Maple Leafs as slight -106 home favorites.

Sorokin had a rare night off in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins but will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 29-year-old netminder had started 12 straight before Sunday and has a 2.96 GAA and .898 SV% in 26 games this season (11-11-4). The Islanders enter Tuesday's contest as +127 road underdogs.

Simon Holmstrom (upper body) will not play on Tuesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs, allowing Engvall to re-enter the lineup against his former team. The 28-year-old Engvall is averaging 12:41 time-on-ice and has seven points (3G / 4A) in 22 games this season.

The Islanders will be without Holmstrom on Tuesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs due to an upper-body injury and will welcome Engvall back into the lineup. The 23-year-old Holmstrom has 22 points (9G / 13A) in 37 games this season and has been one of the top offensive contributors for the Islanders lately. He has 12 points (6G / 6A) in his last 14 games.

Drouin has missed the last 16 games with an upper-body injury but will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Winnipeg Jets. The 29-year-old Drouin has four points (2G / 2A) in five games this season. He was working with the top powerplay unit at practice on Monday.