Wahlstrom will draw back into the Islanders lineup after missing the last two games with an upper-body injury. Josh Bailey is expected to be a healthy scratch.

Wahlstrom was on the ice for the Islanders' morning skate but will miss his second straight game with an upper-body injury. According to head coach Barry Trotz, Wahlstrom will be held out for precautionary reasons.

Varlamov will serve as Ilya Sorokin's backup in Seattle on Tuesday and should start one of their back-to-back games over the weekend. Varlamov missed four games while in COVID-19 protocol, Sorokin went 1-2-1 with a .902 SV% in that stretch.

Wahlstrom was not on the ice for Saturday's practice and is unlikely to play on Sunday. Josh Bailey () was back on the ice today and Barry Trotz says he'll play vs. Ottawa. He will replace Wahlstrom.

Palmieri has been out of the lineup for the last three games but is expected to play in Buffalo. It's unclear where Palmieri will slot back into the lineup but if Monday's practice was any indication, he could skate on the fourth line with Casey Cizikas and Matt Martin. Ross Johnston is expected to be the healthy scratch to make room for Palmieri.

Semyon Varlamov landed in COVID-19 protocol on Saturday, so Schneider has been recalled to serve as Ilya Sorokin's backup on Tuesday. Schneider has gone 5-9-2 with a 3.08 GAA and .906 SV% in 16 AHL games this season.

Varlamov remains in COVID-19 protocol on Monday, so Cory Schneider has been recalled from Bridgeport (AHL). Schneider will likely backup Ilya Sorokin on Tuesday and Varlamov should be eligible to re-join the team prior to Thursday's game vs. the Bruins.

Palmieri has re-joined the team after being activated from the paternity list but it's unclear if he will play on Friday. Consider him a game-time decision.