Barzal has been out since February 18th due to a lower-body injury and skated with the Islanders for the first time since his injury. The 25-year-old is expected to make his long-awaited return for Game 1 vs. Carolina after putting up 14 goals, 51 points, 139 SOG, 22 PIMs and a +5 plus/minus through 58 games played prior to his injury.
Barzal has been out since February 18th due to a lower-body injury and skated with the Islanders for the first time since his injury. The 25-year-old will hope to return at some point for the Islanders' opening series against Carolina after putting up 14 goals, 51 points, 139 SOG, 22 PIMs and a +5 plus/minus through 58 games played prior to his injury.
Rittich allowed four goals on 24 shots (.833 SV%) for his fourth-straight loss as he was beaten by the Carolina Hurricanes his last time out. The 30-year-old Jets' backup has had a very mediocre season in Winnipeg, with his 9-7-1 record, 2.65 GAA and .902 SV%. He takes on the Colorado Avalanche, who just had a five-game winning streak snapped with a. 2-1 loss to Edmonton in their previous game.
Sorokin allowed three goals on 23 shots (.870 SV%) to snap a two-game winning streak as he was downed by the Washington Capitals in his previous start. The 27-year-old net minder has been one of the league's best yet again in 2022-23, with his first career 30-win season (30-22-7), .925 SV% and 2.35 GAA. He will take on the struggle Montreal Canadiens, who have lost five of their last six games and are 26th in the NHL in goals per game (2.76).
Sorokin allowed three goals on 23 shots (.870 SV%) to snap a two-game winning streak as he was downed by the Washington Capitals in his previous start. The 27-year-old net minder has been one of the league's best yet again in 2022-23, with his first career 30-win season (30-22-7), .925 SV% and 2.35 GAA. He will take on the struggle Montreal Canadiens, who have lost five of their last six games and are 26th in the NHL in goals per game (2.76).
Holmstrom has six goals, three assists, 39 SOG, and a -4 plus/minus through 50 games played but will take a seat as a healthy scratch Wednesday vs. Montreal. He will be replaced by Josh Bailey in the Islanders' lineup.
Sorokin was perfect in his previous start, stopping 27 of 27 shots for his league-leading sixth shutout of the season as he blanked the Philadelphia Flyers' last game. The 27-year-old has been sensational this season, with his 30-21-7 record, 2.33 GAA and .925 SV%. He takes on the Washington Capitals, who have lost six straight and are 20th in the NHL in goals per game (3.06).
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.
