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Varlamov will likely start Sunday vs. the Blackhawks.
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Sorokin will start Saturday in Detroit.
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Sorokin is in the starter's crease at the Islanders morning skate.
Bear (COVID-19) will be a game-time decision on Saturday.
Bear was in COVID-19 protocol and missed the last six games. He took regular reps in Friday's practice but remains a game-time decision for Saturday's game vs. the Sabres.
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Sorokin led the Islanders onto the ice for warmups.
Pelech (COVID-19) has been cleared to play on Thursday.
Pelech has been out since November 16th but is expected to play Thursday. Pelech should play a huge role with Ryan Pulock and Zdeno Chara still out. He has just two assists in 13 games this season.
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Vanecek will start Thursday vs. the Blackhawks.
DeAngelo has been placed on the COVID-19 reserve list.
With DeAngelo entering the NHL's COVID-19 protocol, his status for Tuesday's game is up in the air. DeAngelo could test out of protocol and join the team in Dallas, but for now, consider him doubtful.
Duclair (lower-body) will not play on Saturday.
Duclair was a late scratch on Friday and will not play Saturday vs. Seattle. The Panthers recalled Aleksi Heponiemi and he may draw into the lineup to replace Duclair.
Duclair (lower-body) is questionable to play Saturday.
Duclair was a late scratch after warmups on Friday and will likely be a game-time decision on Saturday. Owen Tippett moved to the Panthers' top line with Duclair out and Maxim Mamin replaced him in the lineup.
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Sorokin led the Islanders onto the ice for warmups.
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Varlamov led the Islanders onto the ice for warmups.
Schenn (upper-body) will return to the Blues lineup in Detroit.
Schenn missed the last nine games with an upper-body injury but returns to the lineup on Wednesday. Schenn, who has three goals and three assists in nine games, will centre the second line with Brandon Saad and Jordan Kyrou on his wings.
Bear is not on the ice for warmups; will not play in San Jose.
Schenn (upper-body) is "very close" but will not play Monday.
Schenn will miss his ninth consecutive game on Monday but it looks as if he will return to the lineup at some point this week. Schenn was on the ice again this morning and could be back as soon as Wednesday in Detroit.
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Sorokin led the Islanders onto the ice for warmups.
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Vanecek will start Sunday in Seattle.
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Varlamov led the Islanders onto the ice for warmups.
The Islanders have added Adam Pelech to the COVID-19 protocol list.
Pulock will miss 4-to-6 weeks with a lower-body injury.
This is a huge blow for the Islanders blueline, as Pulock is the team leader in ice-time (21:07). Pulock being out one month opens the door for Sebastian Aho to play big minutes, including on PP1. In two games this season, Aho has played 19:03 ATOI at even-strength and 4:59 on the PP.
