Hogberg was excellent in the Islanders' 2-1 win over the Utah Hockey Club on Saturday, saving 21 of 22 shots (.955 SV%), and will likely return to the crease on Tuesday against the Ottawa Senators. The 30-year-old Hogberg has been excellent in limited action this season, posting a 1.56 GAA and .950 SV% in four appearances (1-1-0). The Islanders enter Tuesday's contest as -114 home favorites against a Senators club outscoring their opposition 8-2 during a two-game winning streak.

Romanov missed New York's previous game and remains sidelined due to an upper-body injury. The 25-year-old defenseman as battle injuries this season but has been effective when in the lineup. He has nine points (0G / 9A), 65 blocks, and 73 hits in 30 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.

Sorokin did not play on Saturday due to an illness but was back at practice on Monday. The 29-year-old Sorokin is coming off his second shutout of the season, saving 30 shots in a 4-0 win over the Vegas Golden Knights. He has a 2.83 GAA and .902 SV% in 30 games this season (13-13-4).

In 13 games with New York this season, Hutton is averaging 13:28 time-on-ice, recording two points (0G / 2A). Hutton is an undrafted 29-year-old defenseman that has spent most of his career in the AHL, including three points (0G / 3A) in 15 games with Bridgeport this season.

Fasching played the previous game for the Islanders but suffered an upper-body injury at some point that will keep him out of the lineup for approximately two weeks. The 29-year-old Fasching is averaging 8:56 time-on-ice and has yet to score a point through 19 games this season.

With Mike Reilly being placed on LTIR, New York has recalled Grant Hutton from Bridgeport (AHL). The 29-year-old defensemen has played in 12 games for the Islanders this season, picking up two assists and four PIMs.

Justin Faulk (upper body) will return to the Blues' lineup on Tuesday against the Minnesota Wild, resulting in Perunovich being a healthy scratch. The 26-year-old Perunovich is averaging 14:37 time-on-ice and has six points (2G / 4A) in 24 games this season.

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.

Reilly has not played since the beginning of November, first missing time due to a concussion, and subsequently being out after underdoing a heart procedure in mid-November. Before his injury, the 31-year-old Reilly had played 11 games, averaging 15:45 time-on-ice. There is no timeline for his return.

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.