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Bo Horvat has signed an eight-year, $68 Million ($8.5 Million AAV) extension with the New York Islanders.

Horvat was dealt to the Islanders last week for Anthony Beauvillier, Aatu Raty and a top-12 protected 2023 first-round pick and has signed an eight-year, $68 Million ($8.5 Million AAV) with the Islanders Sunday. The 27-year-old is on pace for the best season of his career with his 31 goals, 23 assists, 143 SOG and 12 PIMs through 49 games with Vancouver prior to his trade. He has never surpassed 61 points in any of his previous eight NHL seasons.

Bo Horvat
Ilya Sorokin will start Friday vs. Detroit.

Sorokin allowed five goals on 39 shots (.872 SV%) for his fourth-straight loss as he was defeated by Toronto in his previous start. The 27-year-old has a losing record of 15-16-4 despite playing incredibly well with his 2.44 GAA and .922 SV%. He takes on the Detroit Red Wings, who have won three of their last four contests after a 4-3 win over Montreal last game but are 20th in the NHL in goals per game (3.06).

Ilya Sorokin
Hudson Fasching is still not skating and will be out of the Islanders' lineup all weekend (lower body).

Fasching has missed the Islanders' previous three games due to a lower-body injury and will be out Friday and Saturday as the team takes on Detroit and Vegas. The 27-year-old has three goals, two assists, six PIMs and 15 SOG through 19 games prior to his injury.

Hudson Fasching
Noah Dobson is still not skating and will not return to the Islanders for either game this weekend (lower body).

Dobson hasn't played in the Islanders' previous two games due to a lower-body injury and will remain out until after the all-star break as he is set to miss Friday and Saturday's game as well. Dobson has been having a strong fourth season, with 10 goals, 17 assists, 137 SOG, 12 PIMs and a -5 plus/minus through 48 games.

Noah Dobson
Sorokin was the first goalie off the ice at the Islanders morning skate.

Sorokin allowed five goals on 39 shots (.872 SV%) for his fourth-straight loss as he was defeated by Toronto in his previous start. The 27-year-old has a losing record of 15-16-4 despite playing incredibly well with his 2.44 GAA and .922 SV%. He takes on the Detroit Red Wings, who have won three of their last four contests after a 4-3 win over Montreal last game but are 20th in the NHL in goals per game (3.06).

Ilya Sorokin
Varlamov will start Wednesday in Ottawa.

Varlamov allowed four goals on 24 shots (.833 SV%) for his second-straight loss as he was defeated by the Boston Bruins his last time out. The 34-year-old Islanders' backup has been solid when called upon this season, with his 8-5-1 record, 2.85 GAA and .908 SV%. He will face the Ottawa Senators, who have lost four of their last five contests after a 5-1 loss to Winnipeg last game.

Semyon Varlamov
Semyon Varlamov was in the starters' crease at Wednesday's morning skate.

Varlamov allowed four goals on 24 shots (.833 SV%) for his second-straight loss as he was defeated by the Boston Bruins his last time out. The 34-year-old Islanders' backup has been solid when called upon this season, with his 8-5-1 record, 2.85 GAA and .908 SV%. He will face the Ottawa Senators, who have lost four of their last five contests after a 5-1 loss to Winnipeg last game.

Semyon Varlamov
Kyle Palmieri will be in the Islanders' lineup Monday vs. Toronto after being a game-time decision (upper body).

Palmieri hasn't played since Dec. 16th due to an upper-body injury but was activated off the injured reserve Monday and will be in the lineup vs. Toronto. The 31-year-old has battled injuries all season, which has led to six goals, three assists, 39 SOG, six PIMs and a -2 plus/minus through 21 games played.

Kyle Palmieri
Noah Dobson will miss Monday's game vs. Toronto and is day-to-day with an undisclosed injury.

Dobson has 10 goals, 17 assists, 137 SOG, 12 PIMs and a -5 plus/minus through 48 games this season but will be a game-time decision Monday as the Islanders take on Toronto. It will be the first game this season that the 23-year-old will be forced to miss.

Noah Dobson
Kyle Palmieri has been activated off the injured reserve (upper body).

Palmieri hasn't played since Dec. 16th due to an upper-body injury but was activated off the injured reserve Monday. The 31-year-old has battled injuries all season, which has led to six goals, three assists, 39 SOG, six PIMs and a -2 plus/minus through 21 games played.

Kyle Palmieri
Noah Dobson will be a game-time decision Monday vs. Toronto (undisclosed).

Dobson has 10 goals, 17 assists, 137 SOG, 12 PIMs and a -5 plus/minus through 48 games this season but will be a game-time decision Monday as the Islanders take on Toronto. It will be the first game this season that the 23-year-old is forced to miss if he does not suit up.

Noah Dobson
Sorokin will start Monday in Toronto.

Sorokin allowed four goals on 25 shots (.840 SV%) for his third straight loss as he was defeated by 5-2 by Carolina in his previous contest. The 27-year-old has been a rock all season for the Islanders, with his 15-15-4 record, 2.37 GAA and .924 SV%. He will face the Toronto Maple Leafs, who have lost three of their last five games after a 3-2 overtime loss to Montreal last game.

Ilya Sorokin