New York Islanders News

Fasching had 10 goals, nine assists, 61 SOG, 10 PIMs and a +10 plus/minus through 49 games in his first season with the New York Islanders and has signed a two-year, one-way contract extension with an AAV of $775,000. The 27-year-old played in all six games for the Islanders in the playoffs this postseason, failing to pick up a point.

Source: New York Islanders 05/1/23, 5:51 pm EST

Source: Andrew Gross 04/28/23, 6:34 pm EST

Sorokin allowed five goals on 29 shots (.828 SV%) for his third loss of the series as Carolina beat the Islanders 5-2 in their previous game. The 27-year-old has been solid despite his lack of offensive support throughout the series, with his 1-3-0 record, 2.96 GAA and .917 SV%. He will be hoping to keep the Islanders alive for at least one more game as he takes on Carolina, who was third in the NHL in shots per game (34.8).

Source: Stefen Rosner 04/25/23, 1:14 pm EST

Source: Tom Gulitti 04/23/23, 12:35 pm EST

Source: Andrew Gross 04/21/23, 6:33 pm EST

Romanov has been out since April 1st due to an upper-body injury but is looking likely to rejoin the Islanders' lineup for Game 3 after taking part in their morning skate Friday. The 23-year-old bruising defensemen will make a welcome addition to New Yorks' back end as he had two goals, 20 assists, 100 SOG, 43 PIMs and a +13 plus/minus through 76 games during the regular season.

Source: Stefen rosner 04/21/23, 12:31 pm EST

Sorokin allowed four goals on 36 shots (.900 SV%) as he took the overtime loss in Game 2 to go down 0-2 in the series but will start Game 3 Friday. The 27-year-old will be hoping for some more offensive support, as he has been sensational with his 0-2-0 record, 2.92 GAA and .932 SV% in these playoffs. He will hope for some different results as the Carolina Hurricanes head to town, who were third in the NHL in shots per game (34.8) during the regular season.

Source: Stefen Rosner 04/21/23, 12:23 pm EST

Sorokin took the hard-luck loss in Game 1 after stopping 35 of 37 shots (.946 SV%) in a tight 2-1 loss to Carolina but will get a shot at redemption for Game 2 on Wednesday. The 27-year-old will look to build off his 4-2-0 career playoff record, where he has a .925 SV% and 2.69 GAA. He will take on the Carolina Hurricanes, who held true to their form in Game 1 after finishing the regular season third in the NHL in shots per game (34.8).

Source: Andrew Gross 04/19/23, 6:32 pm EST

Sorokin took the hard-luck loss in Game 1 after stopping 35 of 37 shots (.946 SV%) in a tight 2-1 loss to Carolina but will get a shot at redemption for Game 2 on Wednesday. The 27-year-old will look to build off his 4-2-0 career playoff record, where he has a .925 SV% and 2.69 GAA. He will take on the Carolina Hurricanes, who held true to their form in Game 1 after finishing the regular season third in the NHL in shots per game (34.8).

Source: Andrew Gross 04/19/23, 12:04 pm EST

Sorokin had an outstanding season, going 31-22-7 while ranking first in shutouts (6), third in SV% (.924 SV%) and sixth in GAA (2.34). In seven career playoff appearances (five starts), Sorokin has gone 4-1-0 with a 2.79 GAA and .922 SV%. He went 1-3-0 with a. 2.79 GAA and .911 SV% in four games against the Hurricanes during the regular season.

Source: Ethan Sears 04/17/23, 12:07 pm EST

Romanov has been out since April 1st, and it's unclear when he might be available for post-season play. The 23-year-old blueliner will travel to Carolina but won't play in Game 1, so Samuel Bolduc is expected to suit up for his first career playoff game on Monday.

Source: Andrew Gross 04/16/23, 7:56 pm EST

Sorokin had an outstanding season, going 31-22-7 while ranking first in shutouts (6), third in SV% (.924 SV%) and sixth in GAA (2.34). In seven career playoff appearances (five starts), Sorokin has gone 4-1-0 with a 2.79 GAA and .922 SV%. He went 1-3-0 with a. 2.79 GAA and .911 SV% in four games against the Hurricanes during the regular season.

Source: Andrew Gross 04/16/23, 7:58 pm EST

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.

Source: Kurt Kurz 04/14/23, 11:53 am EST

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.

Source: St. Louis Blues 04/14/23, 10:39 am EST

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).

Source: Stefen Rosner 04/12/23, 6:34 pm EST

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).

Source: Andrew Gross 04/12/23, 10:30 am EST

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.

Source: Ethan Sears 04/12/23, 1:49 pm EST

Bailey was a healthy scratch for the Islanders' previous three-games but will draw back into the lineup Wednesday vs. Montreal for Simon Holmstrom. The 33-year-old veteran surpassed the 1000 game mark this season and has eight goals, 25 points, 72 SOG, and a +3 plus/minus through 63 games when dressed this season.

Source: Ethan Sears 04/12/23, 10:18 am EST

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).

Source: Stefen Rosner 04/10/23, 11:34 am EST

Source: Kevin Kurz 04/8/23, 7:05 pm EST