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Islanders' Semyon Varlamov: In goal for Saturday
Varlamov will get the starting nod at home for Game 4 against the Hurricanes on Saturday, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports.
Varlamov was initially benched for Game 3 but came on in relief of Ilya Sorokin in the second period -- Varly stopped all eight shots he faced from that point on. Overall, Varlamov is sporting a 2.41 GAA and .915 save percentage through three playoff appearances, but he's lost both of his starts. At this point, if Varlamov puts together a good enough performance to earn a victory in Game 4, he'll almost certainly get the nod for Game 5 on Tuesday.
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Islanders' Pierre Engvall: Scores in Game 3 loss
Engvall scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 3-2 Game 3 loss to the Hurricanes.
Engvall got the Islanders on the board early in the second period, burying a net-front feed from Anders Lee to cut Carolina's lead to 2-1. It's Engvall's first goal and second point in the series. The 27-year-old winger had 10 goals and 28 points in 74 regular-season games.
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Islanders' Brock Nelson: Nets first of the playoffs
Nelson scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 3-2 Game 3 loss to the Hurricanes.
Nelson cut the Islanders' deficit to 3-2 with 2:21 remaining in the second period, burying a rebound past Frederik Andersen, though New York would ultimately come up a goal short in the Game 3 loss. It's the first goal and second point for Nelson in the postseason. The 32-year-old center tallied 34 goals and 69 points in 82 games during the regular season.
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Islanders' Semyon Varlamov: Needed in relief
Varlamov stopped eight shots after entering in relief of Ilya Sorokin in the second period of Thursday's 3-2 Game 3 loss to the Hurricanes.
After Varlamov dropped the first two games of the series, the Islanders turned to Ilya Sorokin on Thursday in an attempt to change the momentum. However, Sorokin allowed three goals on Carolina's first 14 shots before the Isles turned back to Varlamov midway through the second period. The 35-year-old Varlamov managed to hold the Canes scoreless over the game's final 30:33 minutes, though New York ultimately couldn't find a tying goal, leaving Sorokin with the loss. Varlamov figures to be back between the pipes for Saturday's do-or-die Game 4. Despite the Islanders' struggles thus far in the series, Varlamov's posted a solid .915 save percentage through his three postseason appearances.
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Islanders' Ilya Sorokin: Pulled in the second
Sorokin allowed three goals on 14 shots before he was replaced by Semyon Varlamov in the second period of Thursday's 3-2 Game 3 loss to Carolina. Sorokin was credited with the loss.
Looking to climb out of a 2-0 hole in the series, the Islanders elected to switch things up and turn to Sorokin in net for Game 3. The 28-year-old netminder allowed two goals on the first six shots he faced in the first period and a third tally to Sebastian Aho 7:14 into the second before he was pulled in favor of Varlamov. Sorokin seemed to be the Islanders' unquestioned starter after signing an eight-year extension prior to the season. However, he was outplayed down the stretch by Varlamov, who took over the top goaltending job heading into the playoffs. Sorokin went 25-19-12 during the regular season with a career-low .908 save percentage and 3.01 GAA.
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Islanders' Matt Martin: Expected to play Thursday
Martin (undisclosed) was in his usual spot during line rushes, indicating he'll play in Thursday's Game 3 versus the Hurricanes, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Martin has played on the fourth line throughout the campaign, so his presence in the lineup isn't likely to make a big impact in fantasy. The 34-year-old has no points, 19 hits and 21 PIM over his last 10 outings.
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Islanders' Matt Martin: Game-time call against Canes
Martin will be a game-time decision versus Carolina for Game 3 on Thursday due to an undisclosed injury, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports.
Martin averaged just 10:12 of ice time through the first two games of the series before picking up his undisclosed injury. If the veteran winger misses time, it's expected Ruslan Iskhakov will get a look on the fourth line, though both Oliver Wahlstrom and Simon Holmstrom could be in contention for a lineup spot as well.
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Islanders' Ilya Sorokin: Expected starter for Thursday
Sorokin is set to start at home against Carolina on Thursday, per Andrew Gross of Newsday.
Sorokin had a 25-19-12 record, 3.01 GAA and .908 save percentage in 56 appearances during the regular season. Semyon Varlamov was in net for the first two contests of the Islanders' first-round series and initially appeared to be the projected starter for Game 3 after being the first goaltender off the ice following Wednesday's morning skate, but coach Patrick Roy has indicated New York will make a change in goal. Carolina has a 2-0 series lead and has outscored the Islanders 8-4.
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Islanders' Robin Salo: Headlines playoff call-ups
Salo, Julien Gauthier, Brian Pinho, Dennis Cholowski and Karson Kuhlman were recalled from AHL Bridgeport on Tuesday, per CapFriendly.
All five players will serve as extra depth options for the Islanders during the postseason. Salo produced 24 points in 68 appearances at the AHL level this season, but he did not see any NHL action.
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Islanders' Casey Cizikas: Registers assist
Cizikas logged an assist in Monday's 5-3 loss to Carolina.
Cizikas redirected a pass off the wall to Mathew Barzal, who then found Bo Horvat for a one-timer in the slot late in the first period to put the Islanders up 2-0. The 33-year-old Cizikas recorded 15:47 of ice time and had two hits and one blocked shot Monday. He'll likely continue to skate on the first line with Mathew Barzal and Bo Horvat during Thursday's Game 3.
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Islanders' Kyle Palmieri: Opens scoring in Game 2
Palmieri scored a goal on a team-high four shots in Mondays' 5-3 loss to the Hurricanes.
Palmieri opened the scoring late in the first period, poking a loose puck past Frederik Andersen to give the Islanders a 1-0 lead. Palmieri was excellent down the stretch, tallying seven goals and 11 points in nine games to close out the regular season. The 33-year-old winger finished the campaign with 30 goals, matching a career high, and 54 points over 82 appearances.
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Islanders' Mike Reilly: Records helper
Reilly recorded an assist in Monday's 5-3 loss to Carolina.
Reilly's assist came late in the first period when he centered a pass to Kyle Palmieri in the slot to put the Islanders up 1-0. The 30-year-old Reilly recorded 16:50 of ice time to go along with two blocked shots Monday. He will likely skate on the third defensive pairing with Robert Bortuzzo during Thursday's Game 3.
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Islanders' Bo Horvat: Scores goal in loss
Horvat scored a goal on three shots in Monday's 5-3 defeat to Carolina in Game 2.
Horvat was able to end a five-game goal drought dating back to April 9 versus the Rangers. The Ontario native is averaging 3.75 shots on goal over his last four contests. If he keeps that rate up, he should start finding the back of the net with more consistency.
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Islanders' Semyon Varlamov: Drops Game 2
Varlamov allowed four goals on 38 shots in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Hurricanes in Game 2. The fifth goal was an empty-netter.
The Islanders jumped out to a 3-0 lead early in the second period but Varlamov allowed a Teuvo Teravainen power-play goal before the Hurricanes exploded for four goals in the third, including an empty-netter, leaving the Islanders down 2-0 in the series. The 35-year-old Varlamov was excellent down the stretch, going 7-1-0 with a .936 save percentage in his final eight regular-season starts while taking over the starting job from Ilya Sorokin. However, the Islanders may choose to mix things up in goal Thursday when they return home for Game 3.
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Islanders' Jean-Gabriel Pageau: Good to go Monday
Pageau (lower body) is expected to suit up for Game 2 against the Hurricanes on Monday, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports.
Pageau was banged up and couldn't play in Game 1, but he'll limit that absence to just one game. The veteran forward tallied 11 goals and 33 points while dressing in all 82 games during the regular season. He was held to three points over his final 10 appearances.
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Team Statistical Rankings
| GF AVG | GA AVG | Power Play | |
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| Team | 2.95 | 3.11 | 20.3 |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
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| S. Mayfield D Scott Mayfield D | Lower Body |
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