Hogberg turned aside 20 shots in Thursday's 6-1 loss to the Blue Jackets.
The 30-year-old netminder kept Columbus off the board in the first period, but things fell apart for the Islanders over the final 40 minutes of their season. Hogberg had a rough conclusion to his campaign, coughing up six or more goals in three of his last four starts, and his last win came back on Jan. 18 -- he went 0-4-3 over his last nine outings with a 4.60 GAA and .833 save percentage. Ilya Sorokin and Semyon Varlamov (lower body) are both under contract for 2025-26, but even if the latter's health remains in question, the Isles may look for an upgrade on Hogberg this offseason as their No. 3 goalie.
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Islanders' Marcus Hogberg: Tending twine in Columbus
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Hogberg will defend the road crease against Columbus on Thursday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Hogberg has seen sporadic playing time for most of the season, but he's failed to pick up a win over seven appearances since the 4 Nations Face-Off. During that time, he's gone 0-3-3 with a 4.82 GAA and .829 save percentage. He'll draw the start in Thursday's regular-season finale and will face a tough test, as the Blue Jackets are tied for eighth in the NHL with 3.22 goals per game this year. However, Columbus was eliminated from playoff contention Wednesday night, so it's possible the team rests a few players Thursday.
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Islanders' Marcus Hogberg: Winless since January
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Hogberg made 19 saves in a 4-3 shootout loss to the Flyers on Saturday.
Hogberg was much better Saturday than Thursday when he allowed eight goals against the Rangers. He allowed just one goal in the shootout through five rounds to take the loss in Saturday's contest. Hogberg hasn't won since Jan. 18, going 0-3-3 in eight appearances. The 30-year-old netminder is a journeyman with just 45 starts (11-22-12).
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Islanders' Marcus Hogberg: Starting Saturday
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Hogberg will get the starting nod on the road Saturday against the Flyers, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
With Ilya Sorokin (lower body) sidelined, Hogberg will have a chance to bounce back after being tagged for eight goals on 30 shots in Thursday's 9-2 loss to the Rangers. The 30-year-old Hogberg has made 13 appearances for the Islanders this year, going 2-5-2 with a 3.17 GAA and an .889 save percentage.
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Islanders' Marcus Hogberg: Swamped by Rangers
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Hogberg surrendered eight goals in Thursday's 9-2 loss to the Rangers.
Hogberg got the nod with Ilya Sorokin (upper body) on the shelf. However, Hogberg wasn't particularly effective. Even if he sees an uptick in playing time late in the regular season, fantasy managers should avoid him, as he last won Jan. 18, and he's gone 0-3-2 with a 4.68 GAA and .840 save percentage over seven appearances since then.
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Islanders' Marcus Hogberg: First goalie off
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Hogberg was the first goalie to leave the ice Thursday, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports, indicating he'll be between the pipes at home versus the Rangers.
Hogberg has gone six games without registering a win, posting a 0-2-2 record, 3.89 GAA and .864 save percentage in those contests. Since Ilya Sorokin (upper body) is dealing with an injury, the Isles may have to turn the reins over to Hogberg for the rest of the 2024-25 campaign.
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Islanders' Marcus Hogberg: Loses in relief appearance
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Hogberg conceded three goals on nine shots after coming on in relief for Ilya Sorokin (upper body) in the third period of Tuesday's 7-6 overtime loss to Nashville.
New York was leading 6-4 late in the third period, but the Predators were able to score twice, once on the power play, in the final 2:07 to send the game to overtime. Hogberg was 0-2-1 with a 3.98 GAA and an .866 save percentage across his last four outings prior to Tuesday, so it wasn't exactly ideal that he had to come in cold in a matchup that finished with 13 total goals. Since the Islanders are effectively eliminated from postseason contention, the team may choose to be cautious with Sorokin, so Hogberg could conclude the season as the club's No. 1 netminder.
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Islanders' Marcus Hogberg: Yields six goals in loss
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Hogberg allowed six goals on 30 shots in Sunday's 6-4 loss to the Hurricanes.
Hogberg made an appearance for the third time in five games (two starts), but he struggled. The 30-year-old has lost three straight decisions (0-2-1) with 13 goals allowed on 97 shots over four outings in that span. With the loss, Hogberg is 2-4-1 with a 2.39 GAA and a .915 save percentage this season, but he hasn't been the same since returning from an upper-body injury in early March. The Islanders still fancy themselves as playoff contenders in a crowded Eastern Conference field, but they'll have to ride Ilya Sorokin to have much of a chance. Look for Hogberg to resume the backup role Tuesday at home versus the Lightning.
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Islanders' Marcus Hogberg: Set for Sunday start
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Hogberg is slated to patrol the crease on the road against Carolina on Sunday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Hogberg will take the second half of a back-to-back after Ilya Sorokin gets the starting nod on the road versus the Lightning on Saturday. Between his light workload and some poor performances, Hogberg hasn't won an NHL game since Jan. 18 versus the Sharks, going 0-1-1 in his four appearances since with a 2.73 GAA.
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Islanders' Marcus Hogberg: Needed in relief Wednesday
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Hogberg stopped all five shots he faced after replacing Ilya Sorokin early in the third period of Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Canucks.
Head coach Patrick Roy made the desperation switch in the crease after the Islanders fell behind 4-2, but the move didn't pay off. Hogberg has made three appearances (two starts) in nine games since coming off IR in early March, allowing seven goals on 67 shots while going 0-1-1. With New York leaning heavily on Sorokin while fighting for a playoff spot, Hogberg may not get many opportunities between the pipes over the final weeks of the season.
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Islanders' Marcus Hogberg: Left hanging in OT
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Hogberg conceded four goals on 35 shots in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Flames.
Hogberg faced his second-largest workload of the season in an entertaining matchup between two teams battling to make the playoffs. The Swedish netminder had to fend for himself on the winning goal -- Nazem Kadri was left uncontested when he ripped a shot past Hogberg from the left circle to pull off the comeback win for Calgary. Hogberg is 2-3-1 through nine appearances in 2024-25 but has posted a solid .930 save percentage and 1.99 GAA. Ilya Sorokin will likely be between the pipes Monday versus Columbus.
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Islanders' Marcus Hogberg: Gets starting nod against Flames
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Hogberg will be between the pipes for Saturday's home clash with Calgary, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.
Hogberg will be making just his second appearance in the crease for the Isles over their last 21 contests while Ilya Sorokin saw a heavy workload. In that lone outing, the 30-year-old Hogberg stopped 24 of 27 shots (.889 save percentage) in a losing effort against the Ducks on March 9. As long as New York is in the hunt for a playoff spot, fantasy players should expect to see a heavy dose of Sorokin the rest of the way -- making Hogberg a relative non-factor for the remainder of the campaign.
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Islanders' Marcus Hogberg: Starting in Anaheim
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Hogberg will be in the road crease Sunday against the Ducks, per Andrew Gross of Newsday.
Hogberg was activated from injured reserve Sunday and will make his first start since Jan. 25 after missing 14 games with an upper-body injury. The Islanders are on the second half of a back-to-back after defeating the Sharks 4-2 on Saturday, while the Ducks last played Friday in a 4-3 home loss to St. Louis.
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Islanders' Marcus Hogberg: Labeled day-to-day
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Hogberg (upper body) is considered day-to-day, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports Saturday.
Jakub Skarek has filled in as backup to Ilya Sorokin during Hogberg's absence, which dates back to Jan. 25 when he sustained an injury in a game against the Hurricanes. It looks like Hogberg will be able to return before the end of the season, which is better than the situation with Semyon Varlamov (lower body), who is likely done for the year.
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Islanders' Marcus Hogberg: Placed on injured reserve
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Hogberg (upper body) was designated for injured reserve Monday.
Based on his retroactive placement date (Jan. 25), Hogberg can be expected to miss at least the next three games for the Islanders, though it could certainly be longer. With Semyon Varlamov (lower body) still on the shelf, the team called up Jakub Skarek to serve as the No. 2 option behind Ilya Sorokin for the time being. It's a disappointing blow for the 30-year-old Hogberg, as he has managed decent numbers in seven NHL appearances this season, going 2-2-0 with a 1.45 GAA and .947 save percentage.
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Islanders' Marcus Hogberg: Playing at high level in January
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Hogberg made 18 saves on 19 shots in Saturday's 4-1 win over San Jose.
Hogberg conceded a weak goal to Barclay Goodrow midway through the second period, but that was all that got past the Swede on Saturday. Hogberg has allowed exactly one marker in three consecutive games, posting a 2-1-0 record, .955 save percentage and 1.01 GAA in that span. He has earned a larger share of the crease lately due to Semyon Varlamov (lower body) remaining without a timetable to return. The 30-year-old Hogberg owns a 2-2-0 record, .952 save percentage and 1.32 GAA through six appearances in 2024-25.
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Islanders' Marcus Hogberg: Out-dueled in Tuesday's loss
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Hogberg turned aside 25 of 26 shots in Tuesday's 2-0 loss to the Senators, with Ottawa's final goal getting scored into an empty net.
The 30-year-old netminder made his NHL debut with Ottawa in 2018-19 and did his best to deliver a revenge game against his former organization, but Adam Gaudette tipped a point shot past Hogberg in the second period, and it was all the offense Leevi Merilainen would need in the other crease. Hogberg has started two straight games while Ilya Sorokin dealt with an illness and played well, allowing only two goals on 48 shots, but Sorokin figures to reclaim the No. 1 job as soon as he's deemed fit. Semyon Varlamov (lower body) has no timeline for his return from LTIR however, and Hogberg's recent performances might earn him more consistent work as Sorokin's backup.
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Islanders' Marcus Hogberg: Steady in win over Utah
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Hogberg allowed one goal on 22 shots in Saturday's 2-1 win over Utah.
Hogberg can't really be faulted for the goal against, as it was a tipped-in shot off the stick of Nick Schmaltz. The 30-year-old Hogberg has allowed four goals on 80 shots over four appearances (two starts) at the NHL level this year. He started Saturday because Ilya Sorokin (illness) was unavailable, and Hogberg would likely continue to see playing time should Sorokin not be healthy in time for Tuesday's home game versus the Senators.
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Islanders' Marcus Hogberg: Needed in relief Tuesday
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Hogberg stopped all six shots he faced after replacing Ilya Sorokin to begin the third period of Tuesday's 4-0 loss to the Hurricanes.
It's the second time in seven games since his promotion at the beginning of the month that Hogberg has been called upon to spell Sorokin, and the backup goalie has turned aside all 17 shots sent his way in those appearances. The Islanders are off until Saturday when they head to Toronto, but Semyon Varlamov (lower body) isn't expected to rejoin the team until the following week. Sorokin will likely get the nod for that contest, but if coach Patrick Roy decided to give him an extended rest, Hogberg would be in line for his first start of the season.
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Islanders' Marcus Hogberg: Recalled on emergency basis
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Hogberg was recalled by the Islanders on an emergency basis Thursday.
Since Semyon Varlamov is considered day-to-day due to a lower-body injury, Hogberg will join the NHL club to serve as the backup to Ilya Sorokin during Thursday's home game against the Kraken. Hogberg could be in the mix to draw a start over the weekend if Varlamov isn't back to full health, as the Islanders have a back-to-back set with a home game against Carolina on Saturday followed by a road matchup against Ottawa on Sunday. Hogberg hasn't appeared in the NHL since the 2020-21 campaign, when he posted a 4-7-0 record, 3.74 GAA and .876 save percentage over 14 appearances with the Senators.
