Boqvist was a healthy scratch in Minnesota on Saturday but will replace Zach Werenski (upper-body) in the lineup on Tuesday. Boqvist has picked up 20 points (11G / 9A) in 41 games this season.

Sorokin suffered an upper-body injury in Sunday's loss and the Islanders recalled Cory Schneider on Monday, suggesting that Sorokin won't play in Columbus. Expect the Islanders to provide an update on Sorokin's status at some point on Tuesday.

Schneider's recall suggests that Ilya Sorokin (upper-body) will not be available for Tuesday's game. Schneider, who has gone 10-10-3 with a 2.68 GAA and .921 SV% in 24 AHL games this season, will serve as Semyon Varlamov's backup.

Bear was not on the ice for Monday's morning skate and will not play against the Capitals. Bear, who is listed as day-to-day, will be replaced by Brendan Smith on the Hurricanes' third pair.

Highmore suffered an upper-body injury in Minnesota on Thursday and will miss Saturday's game in Dallas. Highmore is not dealing with a concussion, which was originally feared.

Boqvist has been out since February 27th but is expected to play Friday in Winnipeg. Boqvist has scored 10 goals and nine assists (19 points) in 40 games this season.

Drouin was out for precautionary reasons after coming into contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19 but is now also dealing with an upper-body injury. Drouin was moved to IR on Friday and is expected to miss an extended period of time.

Mayfield could miss the rest of the regular season with a lower-body injury that he likely suffered vs. the Senators on Tuesday. Sebastian Aho figures to replace Mayfield in the lineup on Thursday and moving forward.

Originally it seemed like the Islanders were holding Clutterbuck out has asset protection but the fourth-line grinder needs shoulder surgery and will miss the rest of the regular season. Ross Johnston and Kieffer Bellows have replaced Clutterbuck in the last two games.