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Islanders Host Rangers as Sorokin Placed on IR and Horvat Returns in Post-Break Clash

Goaltending clarity after Sorokin’s IR move frames a rivalry test in a tight Metropolitan race.

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ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 10: Alexander Romanov #28 of the New York Islanders and Vincent Trocheck #16 of the New York Rangers battle for position during the third period at UBS Arena on April 10, 2025 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
SUNRISE, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 15: The Florida Panthers and the Tampa Bay Lightning battle during the third period at Amerant Bank Arena on November 15, 2025 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Puck drop is 6:00 p.m. ET at UBS Arena with coverage on ESPN+, MSG and MSG2.
  • David Rittich starts for the Islanders with Ilya Sorokin on injured reserve, while Igor Shesterkin starts for the Rangers.
  • Bo Horvat returns for the Islanders after five games out with a lower-body issue; Kyle Palmieri and Alexander Romanov remain out for the season.
  • The Rangers remain without Adam Fox, who is on LTIR, and captain J.T. Miller, who is week-to-week with an upper-body injury.
  • Both teams enter off pre-break comebacks, with the Islanders edging the Devils 2-1 and the Rangers erupting for five third-period goals in a 7-3 win over the Capitals.