Player News

Player Update (Tue Feb 7, 2023) - Scores in win over Seattle

Holmstrom supplied a goal in a 4-0 win over Seattle on Tuesday.

Player Update (Tue Feb 7, 2023) - Posts second straight shutout

Sorokin saved all 32 shots in Tuesday's 4-0 victory over the Kraken.

Player Update (Tue Feb 7, 2023) - Snaps seven-game scoring drought

Parise netted a goal in the Islanders' 4-0 win over Seattle on Tuesday.

Player Update (Tue Feb 7, 2023) - Picks up two assists Tuesday

Pageau recorded two assists in the Islanders' 4-0 victory over Seattle on Tuesday.

Player Update (Tue Feb 7, 2023) - Nets first goal with Islanders

Horvat contributed a goal in the Islanders' 4-0 win over Seattle on Tuesday.

Player Update (Tue Feb 7, 2023) - Scores in win over Seattle

Holmstrom supplied a goal in a 4-0 win against Seattle on Tuesday.

Player Update (Tue Feb 7, 2023) - Gets first NHL goal

Bolduc provided a goal in a 4-0 victory over Seattle on Tuesday.

Injury Update (Tue Feb 7, 2023) - Status for rest of season uncertain

Wahlstrom (leg) is in a cast and on crutches, leaving his status for the remainder of the season in doubt, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Player Update (Tue Feb 7, 2023) - Hasn't found his game yet

Pelech has struggled over his last five games since returning from a concussion.

Injury Update (Tue Feb 7, 2023) - Unavailable Tuesday

Romanov (personal) won't play Tuesday versus the Kraken.

Player Update (Tue Feb 7, 2023) - Facing Seattle

Sorokin will patrol the home crease Tuesday against Seattle, Stefen Rosner of NYI Hockey Now reports.

Player Update (Tue Feb 7, 2023) - Notches power-play assist

Bailey registered a power-play assist in Monday's 2-1 win over the Flyers.

Player Update (Tue Feb 7, 2023) - Lights lamp on power play

Palmieri scored a power-play goal in Monday's 2-1 win over the Flyers.

Player Update (Tue Feb 7, 2023) - Sets new career high in GWG

Barzal scored the game-winning goal in Monday's 2-1 win over the Flyers.

Player Update (Tue Feb 7, 2023) - Secures win over Flyers

Varlamov stopped 25 of 26 shots in Monday's 2-1 victory over Philadelphia.

Player Update (Tue Feb 7, 2023) - Keeps point streak alive

Neslon contributed an assist in Monday's 2-1 win over the Flyers.

Player Update (Tue Feb 7, 2023) - Brushes twine in victory

Barzal found the back of the net in Monday's 2-1 win over the Flyers.

Player Update (Mon Feb 6, 2023) - Suiting up Monday

Dobson (lower body) will be in Monday's lineup against the Flyers, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Player Update (Mon Feb 6, 2023) - Scoreless in six straight

Parise hasn't registered a point in his last six games.

Player Update (Mon Feb 6, 2023) - Removed from IR

Fasching (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Monday, per the NHL media site.

Player Update (Mon Feb 6, 2023) - Set to face Flyers

Varlamov was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, Ethan Sears of the New York Post reports, indicating he will start in Philadelphia on Monday.

Injury Update (Mon Feb 6, 2023) - Game-time call

Fasching (lower body) will be a game-time decision Monday against the Flyers, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Injury Update (Mon Feb 6, 2023) - Game-time decision

Dobson (lower body) will be a game-time decision Monday against Philadelphia, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Player Update (Sun Feb 5, 2023) - Back to playing center

Cizikas was centering Matt Martin and either Ross Johnston or Hudson Fasching (lower body) during practice Sunday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports

Player Update (Sun Feb 5, 2023) - Back to playing center

Cizikas was centering Matt Martin and either Ross Johnston or Hudston Fasching during practice Sunday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports

Injury Update (Sun Feb 5, 2023) - Could return Monday

Dobson (lower body) will travel to Philadelphia on Monday and could return to the lineup, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Injury Update (Sun Feb 5, 2023) - Making trip

Fasching (lower body) will travel with the Islanders to Philadelphia ahead of Monday's game, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Injury Update (Sun Feb 5, 2023) - Could return Monday

Dobson (lower body) will travel to Philadelphia Monday and could return to the lineup, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Player Update (Sun Feb 5, 2023) - Extended by Islanders

Horvat signed an eight-year, $8.5 million AAV contract extension with the Islanders on Sunday.

Player Update (Sun Feb 5, 2023) - Extended by Islanders

Horvat signed an eight-year contract extension with the Islanders on Sunday.

Player Update (Sun Feb 5, 2023) - Recalled Sunday

The Islanders called up Holmstrom from AHL Bridgeport on Sunday, per Stefen Rosner of NYI Hockey Now.

Player Update (Sun Feb 5, 2023) - Recalled Sunday

The Islanders' called up Holmstrom on Sunday, per Stefen Rosner of NYI Hockey Now.

Player Update (Sun Feb 5, 2023) - Returns to NHL

Bolduc was recalled from AHL Bridgeport on Sunday, Stefen Rosner of NYI Hockey Now reports.

Player Update (Sat Feb 4, 2023) - One point in last 13 games

Pulock only has one point in his last 13 games.

Injury Update (Fri Feb 3, 2023) - Season may be over

Clutterbuck (upper body) may have played his last game this season, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports.

Player Update (Fri Feb 3, 2023) - One goal in 52 games this season

Romanov has one goal, 14 assists and a plus-6 rating in 52 games this season.

Player Update (Thu Feb 2, 2023) - One goal in 52 games this season

Romanov has one goal, 14 assists, and a plus-6 rating in 52 games this season.

Player Update (Wed Feb 1, 2023) - One goal in last 21 games

Aho has gone seven games without a goal and has only one assist in his last 21 contests.

Player Update (Wed Feb 1, 2023) - One goal in last 21 games

Aho has gone seven games without a goal and only has one tally in his last 21 contests.

Player Update (Tue Jan 31, 2023) - Top three in hits

Martin is third in the league in hits, with 198 in 51 games this season.

Player Update (Mon Jan 30, 2023) - Goalless streak at 13 games

Pageau hasn't lit the lamp in his last 13 games.

Player Update (Mon Jan 30, 2023) - Dealt to Big Apple

The Canucks traded Horvat to the Islanders in exchange for Anthony Beauvillier, Aatu Raty and a first-round draft pick Monday.

Player Update (Sun Jan 29, 2023) - Healthy scratch once again

Wotherspoon was a healthy scratch for the fourth straight game Saturday versus the Golden Knights, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Player Update (Sun Jan 29, 2023) - Bound for Bridgeport

Holmstrom was loaned to AHL Bridgeport on Sunday.

Player Update (Sun Jan 29, 2023) - Heads to AHL

Bolduc was loaned to AHL Bridgeport on Sunday.

Player Update (Sat Jan 28, 2023) - First goal in 11 games

Barzal scored the game-winning goal in a 2-1 overtime win Saturday over the Golden Knights.

Player Update (Sat Jan 28, 2023) - Dazzles in OT win

Varlamov made 44 saves in a 2-1 overtime win over Vegas on Saturday.

Player Update (Sat Jan 28, 2023) - Guarding cage Saturday

Varlamov will guard the home goal versus the Golden Knights on Saturday, Stefen Rosner of NYI Hockey Now reports.

Player Update (Sat Jan 28, 2023) - Helps Isles end slump

Lee was credited with the game-winning goal in Friday's 2-0 win over the Red Wings.

Player Update (Sat Jan 28, 2023) - Two helpers against Detroit

Palmieri notched two assists in Friday's 2-0 win over the Red Wings.

Player Update (Sat Jan 28, 2023) - Two-point effort Friday

Nelson scored a goal and an assist in Friday's 2-0 win over the Red Wings.

Player Update (Sat Jan 28, 2023) - Blanks Wings on Friday

Sorokin stopped all 23 shots he faced in Friday's 2-0 win over the Red Wings.

Player Update (Fri Jan 27, 2023) - Dropped to fourth line

Bailey was demoted to the fourth line Friday versus the Red Wings, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Injury Update (Fri Jan 27, 2023) - Out until after All-Star break

Fasching (lower body) won't be available until after the All-Star break, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Injury Update (Fri Jan 27, 2023) - Out until after All-Star break

Dobson (lower body) will be out of action until after the All-Star break, according to Andrew Gross of Newsday.

Player Update (Fri Jan 27, 2023) - Expected to start Friday

Sorokin is expected to be between the home pipes versus Detroit on Friday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Player Update (Thu Jan 26, 2023) - Back to the bench

Johnston has been a healthy scratch for the past two games.

Player Update (Wed Jan 25, 2023) - Gives up two in loss

Varlamov made 36 saves in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to the Senators.

Injury Update (Wed Jan 25, 2023) - Still not ready to play

Wahlstrom (lower body) is still not close to being ready to return to the lineup, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Injury Update (Wed Jan 25, 2023) - Missing another game

Dobson (undisclosed) won't play Wednesday versus the Senators, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Player Update (Wed Jan 25, 2023) - First goalie off Wednesday

Varlamov was the first goalie to exit the ice Wednesday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports, indicating he'll be in goal versus the Senators on the road.

Player Update (Tue Jan 24, 2023) - Scoreless in five straight

Mayfield failed to register a point and had a minus-1 rating in the 5-2 loss to the Maple Leafs on Monday.

Player Update (Tue Jan 24, 2023) - Carries offense in Monday's loss

Lee scored two goals in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Maple Leafs.

Player Update (Tue Jan 24, 2023) - Falls to Leafs

Sorokin turned aside 34 shots in Monday's 5-2 loss to Toronto.

Player Update (Mon Jan 23, 2023) - Goalless in last six games

Lee has only one point, an assist, in his last six games.

Injury Update (Mon Jan 23, 2023) - Unavailable Monday

Dobson (undisclosed) will not suit up Monday against Toronto, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports.

Player Update (Mon Jan 23, 2023) - Goalless in last six games

Lee only has one point, an assist, in his last six games.

Player Update (Mon Jan 23, 2023) - Returns to AHL

Cholowski was assigned to AHL Bridgeport on Monday.

Player Update (Mon Jan 23, 2023) - Taken off IR

Palmieri (upper body) was activated from injured reserve Monday, per the NHL media site.

Player Update (Mon Jan 23, 2023) - Removed from IR

Pelech (head) was taken off injured reserve ahead of Monday's matchup with Toronto, per the NHL media site.

Injury Update (Mon Jan 23, 2023) - Designated for injured reserve

Fasching (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Monday, per the NHL media site.

Injury Update (Mon Jan 23, 2023) - Game-time call

Dobson (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision Monday against Toronto, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Player Update (Mon Jan 23, 2023) - Set to face Toronto

Sorokin was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports, indicating he will start in Toronto on Monday.

Player Update (Sun Jan 22, 2023) - Lights the lamp

Holmstrom scored his second goal of the season in a 5-2 loss to the Hurricanes on Saturday.

Injury Update (Sun Jan 22, 2023) - Shifts to IR

Clutterbuck (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Sunday, per the NHL media site.

Player Update (Sun Jan 22, 2023) - Up with Islanders

Bolduc was recalled from AHL Bridgeport on Sunday, according to Stefen Rosner of NYI Hockey Now

Player Update (Sat Jan 21, 2023) - Betrayed by queasy team play

Sorokin made 21 saves in a 5-2 loss to the Hurricanes on Saturday. He allowed four goals.

Player Update (Sat Jan 21, 2023) - Scoreless in six straight

Barzal hasn't registered a point since sitting out a game Jan. 6 with a lower-body injury.

Player Update (Sat Jan 21, 2023) - Scoreless in six straight

Barzal hasn't registered a point since missing a game on Jan. 6 with a lower-body injury.

Player Update (Sat Jan 21, 2023) - Facing Carolina

Sorokin was the first goaltender off the ice at practice and will get the home start versus Carolina on Saturday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Injury Update (Sat Jan 21, 2023) - Out indefinitely

Clutterbuck suffered an upper-body injury Thursday and is out indefinitely, according to Andrew Gross of Newsday.

Player Update (Fri Jan 20, 2023) - Hasn't missed a game

Parise has played in every game since signing with the team before the 2021-22 season.

Player Update (Thu Jan 19, 2023) - Snaps scoring skid

Nelson scored a goal on four shots in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Sabres.

Injury Update (Thu Jan 19, 2023) - Labeled day-to-day

Clutterbuck is day-to-day after suffering an upper-body injury in Thursday's game versus the Sabres, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Player Update (Thu Jan 19, 2023) - Stops 42 in OT loss

Sorokin allowed three goals on 45 shots in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Sabres.

Injury Update (Thu Jan 19, 2023) - Not available Thursday

Fasching (lower body) won't play Thursday versus the Sabres, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Player Update (Thu Jan 19, 2023) - Goalless streak at 14 games

Nelson has not lit the lamp in his last 14 games.

Player Update (Thu Jan 19, 2023) - Expected to face Sabres

Sorokin is expected to start on the road against Buffalo on Thursday, per Stefen Rosner of NYI Hockey Now.

Player Update (Thu Jan 19, 2023) - Returned to minors

Dufour was reassigned to AHL Bridgeport on Thursday, Stefen Rosner of NYI Hockey Now reports.

Player Update (Thu Jan 19, 2023) - On nine-game point streak

Horvat recorded a power-play assist, two shots on goal, two hits and two PIM in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Lightning.

Player Update (Wed Jan 18, 2023) - Beaten by Boston

Varlamov allowed four goals on 24 shots in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the Bruins.

Player Update (Wed Jan 18, 2023) - One point in last six games

Cizikas was scoreless as the Islanders lost 4-1 to the Bruins on Thursday.

Player Update (Wed Jan 18, 2023) - Summoned by Islanders

Cholowski was called up by the Islanders on Wednesday.

Player Update (Wed Jan 18, 2023) - Up with Islanders

Dufour was promoted by the Islanders from AHL Bridgeport on Wednesday.

Player Update (Wed Jan 18, 2023) - Slated to start

Per Andrew Gross of Newsday, Valarmov was the first goalie off the ice at morning skate, putting him on track to guard the home goal versus Boston on Wednesday.

Player Update (Tue Jan 17, 2023) - Scoreless in six straight

Pulock hasn't registered a point in his last six games.

Player Update (Mon Jan 16, 2023) - Assists in consecutive contests

Clutterbuck logged an assist and two hits in Monday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Capitals.

Player Update (Mon Jan 16, 2023) - Slides helper Monday

Bailey logged an assist and blocked two shots in Monday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Capitals.

Player Update (Mon Jan 16, 2023) - Collects assist Monday

Pageau produced an assist and two shots on goal in Monday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Capitals.

Player Update (Mon Jan 16, 2023) - Opens scoring in overtime loss

Aho scored a goal on three shots and blocked two shots in Monday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Capitals.

Player Update (Mon Jan 16, 2023) - Snags another assist

Dobson logged an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Monday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Capitals.

Player Update (Mon Jan 16, 2023) - Pockets helper

Romanov notched an assist, four hits and four PIM in Monday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Capitals.

Player Update (Mon Jan 16, 2023) - Brushes twine Monday

Martin scored a goal on two shots and levied 10 hits in Monday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Capitals.

Player Update (Mon Jan 16, 2023) - Snaps drought Monday

Fasching scored a goal on six shots and added three hits in Monday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Capitals.

Player Update (Mon Jan 16, 2023) - Takes overtime loss

Sorokin allowed four goals on 35 shots in Monday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Capitals.

Player Update (Mon Jan 16, 2023) - Still searching for his first goal

Wotherspoon only has one point, an assist, in his first 10 NHL games.

Injury Update (Mon Jan 16, 2023) - Not likely to return Monday

Palmieri (upper body) isn't expected to return Monday against Washington, per Kevin Kurz of The Athletic.

Player Update (Mon Jan 16, 2023) - Set to face Capitals

Sorokin was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, Stefen Rosner of NYI Hockey Now reports, indicating he will start Monday's home game against Washington.

Player Update (Sun Jan 15, 2023) - Healthy scratch once again

Johnston was a healthy scratch for the third straight game Saturday.

Player Update (Sat Jan 14, 2023) - Sharp in Saturday's win

Sorokin turned aside 22 shots in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Canadiens.

Player Update (Sat Jan 14, 2023) - One goal in last 13 games

Bailey has only one goal and five assists in his last 13 games.

Player Update (Sat Jan 14, 2023) - One goal in last 13 games

Bailey only has one goal and five assists in his last 13 games.

Player Update (Sat Jan 14, 2023) - Will play Saturday

Clutterbuck (undisclosed) will play Saturday, according to Andrew Gross of Newsday.

Player Update (Sat Jan 14, 2023) - Back in net Saturday

Sorokin will guard the home crease Saturday against Montreal, per Andrew Gross of Newsday.

Player Update (Fri Jan 13, 2023) - Scoreless in six straight

Fasching hasn't registered a point in his last six games.

Player Update (Fri Jan 13, 2023) - Scores only Islanders' goal

Mayfield scored a goal on one shot in the Islanders' 3-1 loss to the Wild on Thursday.

Player Update (Fri Jan 13, 2023) - Takes tough loss

Sorokin allowed two goals on 35 shots, suffering a 3-1 loss to the Wild on Thursday.

Injury Update (Thu Jan 12, 2023) - Leaves late in Thursday's contest

Clutterbuck went to the locker room with an undisclosed injury in the third period of Thursday's game versus the Wild, Ethan Sears of the New York Post reports.

Injury Update (Thu Jan 12, 2023) - Skating with teammates

Pelech (head) participated in an optional skate with several other players on Thursday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Player Update (Thu Jan 12, 2023) - Expected to start Thursday

Per Stefen Rosner of NYI Hockey Now, Sorokin was the first goaltender off the ice at practice, indicating he will defend the home crease against Minnesota on Thursday,

Injury Update (Wed Jan 11, 2023) - Unlikely to play Thursday

Palmieri (upper body) is not expected to play Thursday versus the Wild, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Player Update (Wed Jan 11, 2023) - Lands back in minors

Salo was demoted to AHL Bridgeport on Wednesday.

Player Update (Tue Jan 10, 2023) - Provides goal vs. Dallas

Lee netted a power-play goal in the Islanders' 2-1 shootout loss to Dallas on Tuesday.

Player Update (Tue Jan 10, 2023) - Suffers shootout loss to Dallas

Sorokin turned aside 25 of 26 shots through overtime in a 2-1 shootout loss to Dallas on Tuesday.

Player Update (Tue Jan 10, 2023) - Scoreless in five straight

Dobson has gone scoreless over his last five games.

Player Update (Tue Jan 10, 2023) - Off injured reserve list

Holmstrom (lower body) was taken off the injured reserve list by the Islanders on Tuesday.

Player Update (Tue Jan 10, 2023) - Set to start vs. Dallas

Sorokin is slated to start at home against Dallas on Tuesday, according to Stefen Rosner of NYI Hockey Now.

Player Update (Mon Jan 9, 2023) - Expected to play Tuesday

Barzal (lower body) is expected to be available to play Tuesday versus Dallas, Stefen Rosner of NYI Hockey Now reports.

Injury Update (Mon Jan 9, 2023) - Practices Monday

Holmstrom (lower body) took part in Monday's practice, Stefen Rosner of NYI Hockey Now reports.

Injury Update (Mon Jan 9, 2023) - Still not skating

Wahlstrom (lower body) hasn't resumed skating, Stefen Rosner of NYI Hockey Now reports.

Injury Update (Mon Jan 9, 2023) - Making some progress

Pelech (head) has resumed skating, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Player Update (Mon Jan 9, 2023) - Trending toward career season

Horvat registered a goal in Sunday's 7-4 loss to the Jets.

Player Update (Sat Jan 7, 2023) - Healthy scratch once again

Salo was a healthy scratch for the seventh straight game Friday versus the Flames.

Injury Update (Fri Jan 6, 2023) - Unavailable Friday

Barzal (lower body) will not suit up Friday against Calgary, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Player Update (Fri Jan 6, 2023) - Expected to start vs. Calgary

Varlamov (lower body) is expected to start on the road against Calgary on Friday, per Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan.

Player Update (Fri Jan 6, 2023) - Breaks scoreless streak

Mayfield notched an assist in the 4-2 loss to the Oilers on Thursday.

Player Update (Fri Jan 6, 2023) - Scores in return to lineup

Clutterbuck scored a goal and delivered seven hits in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Oilers.

Player Update (Thu Jan 5, 2023) - Extends scoring streak in loss

Barzal scored a goal on four shots in Thursday's 4-2 loss to Edmonton.

Player Update (Thu Jan 5, 2023) - Allows four goals in loss

Sorokin stopped 34 of 38 shots in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Oilers.

Player Update (Thu Jan 5, 2023) - Named to All-Star team

Nelson was chosen for the All-Star team for the first time in his career Thursday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Injury Update (Thu Jan 5, 2023) - Game-time decision Thursday

Clutterbuck (upper body) will be a game-time decision against Edmonton on Thursday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Player Update (Thu Jan 5, 2023) - Off injured reserve list

Clutterbuck (upper body) has been taken off the injured reserve list, per the NHL media site.

Player Update (Thu Jan 5, 2023) - First goalie off Thursday

Sorokin was the first goalie to leave the ice Thursday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports, indicating he'll guard the road cage against Edmonton.

Player Update (Wed Jan 4, 2023) - Hasn't missed a game

Parise has played in all 39 games this season.

Player Update (Tue Jan 3, 2023) - Making seventh straight start

Sorokin will guard the road goal in Tuesday's game versus the Canucks, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Player Update (Tue Jan 3, 2023) - Could see time on the power play

Aho was working on the second power-play unit during practice Monday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.