Hogberg is expected to serve as the Islanders' backup for both of their games this weekend, with David Rittich expected to start both games. Ilya Sorokin could be back as soon as Tuesday, at which point Hogberg will return to the AHL. He's 5-7-2 with a 3.08 GAA and .881 SV% in 14 AHL games this season.
Ilya Sorokin is battling an undisclosed injury, prompting the recall of Hogberg from the Bridgeport Islanders (AHL). Sorokin is expected to return shortly after the holiday break, so it's unlikely that Hogberg sees much action, as David Rittich will likely occupy New York's crease.
The Islanders have lost four of their last five (1-3-1) and hope to end the season positively, turning to Hogberg between the pipes in their season-finale on Thursday. Hogberg has struggled when called upon lately, posting an abysmal 6.04 GAA and .780 SV% in his last four outings (0-2-2). The 30-year-old goalie has a 3.14 GAA and .887 SV% in 14 appearances this season (2-5-3). The Islanders enter Thursday's contest as +157 road underdogs against a Columbus Blue Jackets team riding a four-game winning streak.
Ilya Sorokin was not at New York's morning skate on Thursday, tending to an upper-body injury, leaving the crease to Hogberg. The 30-year-old Hogberg struggled in a relief performance on Tuesday, allowing three goals on nine shots (.667 SV%) in a 7-6 overtime loss to the Nashville Predators. He has a 2.62 GAA and .907 SV% in 12 appearances this season (2-4-2). The Islanders enter Thursday's contest as -120 home favorites against a New York Rangers team coming off a disappointing 8-5 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers last night.
Ilya Sorokin was not at New York's morning skate on Thursday, tending to an upper-body injury, leaving the crease to Hogberg. The 30-year-old Hogberg struggled in a relief performance on Tuesday, allowing three goals on nine shots (.667 SV%) in a 7-6 overtime loss to the Nashville Predators. He has a 2.62 GAA and .907 SV% in 12 appearances this season (2-4-2). The Islanders enter Thursday's contest as -120 home favorites against a New York Rangers team coming off a disappointing 8-5 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers last night.
Hogberg has been used very sparingly by the Islanders this season, predominantly serving as Ilya Sorokin's backup, but he will return to the crease on Saturday against the Calgary Flames. The 30-year-old Hogberg has been impressive when called upon, posting a solid 1.70 GAA and .938 SV% in eight appearances this season (2-3-0).
Hogberg suffered an injury in Saturday's 3-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes and has been placed on Injured Reserve. The Islanders have recalled Jakub Skarek in a corresponding move.
Ilya Sorokin returned to the Islanders' crease in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers and the team will quickly revert to Hogberg between the pipes on Saturday against the San Jose Sharks. The 30-year-old Hogberg has been tremendous in limited action this season, posting a 1.41 GAA and .953 SV% in five appearances (1-2-0). He saved 25 of 26 shots (.962 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 2-0 loss to the Ottawa Senators.
Hogberg was excellent in the Islanders' 2-1 win over the Utah Hockey Club on Saturday, saving 21 of 22 shots (.955 SV%), and will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Ottawa Senators. The 30-year-old Hogberg has been excellent in limited action this season, posting a 1.56 GAA and .950 SV% in four appearances (1-1-0). The Islanders enter Tuesday's contest as -114 home favorites against a Senators club outscoring their opposition 8-2 during a two-game winning streak.
Hogberg was excellent in the Islanders' 2-1 win over the Utah Hockey Club on Saturday, saving 21 of 22 shots (.955 SV%), and will likely return to the crease on Tuesday against the Ottawa Senators. The 30-year-old Hogberg has been excellent in limited action this season, posting a 1.56 GAA and .950 SV% in four appearances (1-1-0). The Islanders enter Tuesday's contest as -114 home favorites against a Senators club outscoring their opposition 8-2 during a two-game winning streak.
With Semyon Varlamov (lower body) day-to-day, the Islanders have recalled Hogberg. The 30-year-old Hogberg has a 2.97 GAA and .908 SV% in 10 games (2-4-3) with Bridgeport (AHL) this season.
