McWard had nine goals, 12 assists, eight PIMs and a -5 plus/minus through 39 games with Ohio State University (NCAA) this season and has signed a two-year, entry-level contract Tuesday. The 21-year-old undrafted defenseman will make his NHL debut on Thursday vs. the Chicago Blackhawks.

McWard had nine goals, 12 assists, eight PIMs and a -5 plus/minus through 39 games with Ohio State University (NCAA) this season and has signed a two-year, entry-level contract Tuesday. The 21-year-old undrafted defenseman will make his NHL debut on Thursday vs. the Chicago Blackhawks.

DeAngelo has 11 goals, 31 assists, 174 SOG, 73 PIMs and a -27 plus/minus through 70 games this season but will be a healthy scratch Thursday. The 27-year-old has surpassed the 40+ point mark for the third time in four years this season.

Boqvist has missed the Blue Jackets' previous three games due to an illness but is expected to draw back into the lineup Tuesday as the team takes on Toronto. The 22-year-old had five goals, 17 assists, 63 SOG, eight PIMs and a -8 plus/minus through 40 games this season prior to his illness.

Romanov missed the Islanders' previous game due to an upper-body injury and is not considered day-to-day as he deals with the recent injury. The 23-year-old has two goals, 20 assists, 100 SOG, 43 PIMs and a +13 plus/minus through 76 games prior to the injury.

Boqvist has five goals, 17 assists, 63 SOG, eight PIMs and a -8 plus/minus through 40 games played but will miss Thursday's game vs. Boston due to an illness. The 22-year-old is expected to be out day-to-day with his most recent absence.

Sorokin stopped 30 of 31 shots (.968 SV%) for his fourth win in five games as he beat the New Jersey Devils in his last start. The 27-year-old has been sensational this season, proven by his .924 SV%, 2.39 GAA and 27-19-7 record. He takes on the Washington Capitals, who have lost three of their last four games after a 4-3 loss to Pittsburgh last game.

Sorokin stopped 30 of 31 shots (.968 SV%) for his fourth win in five games as he beat the New Jersey Devils in his last start. The 27-year-old has been sensational this season, proven by his .924 SV%, 2.39 GAA and 27-19-7 record. He takes on the Washington Capitals, who have lost three of their last four games after a 4-3 loss to Pittsburgh last game.

Sorokin allowed five goals on 27 shots (.815 SV%) to snap a three-game winning streak as he lost in overtime to the Columbus Blue Jackets in his last start. The 27-year-old has been one of the league's best netminders despite his 26-19-7 record, with his .923 SV% and 2.41 GAA. He will take on the New Jersey Devils, who have lost five of their last seven games but are fifth in the NHL in goals per game (3.48).

Sorokin allowed five goals on 27 shots (.815 SV%) to snap a three-game winning streak as he lost in overtime to the Columbus Blue Jackets in his last start. The 27-year-old has been one of the league's best netminders despite his 26-19-7 record, with his .923 SV% and 2.41 GAA. He will take on the New Jersey Devils, who have lost five of their last seven games but are fifth in the NHL in goals per game (3.48).

Holmstrom was a healthy scratch for the Islanders' previous game but will draw back into the lineup Monday vs. the New Jersey Devils. The 21-year-old has five goals, an assist, 34 SOG, and a -3 plus/minus through 44 games played this season.