Islanders Put Sorokin on IR, Recall Hogberg as Horvat Returns vs. Rangers
The retroactive IR move keeps Ilya Sorokin out Saturday with the possibility of activation as soon as Sunday.
Overview
- Ilya Sorokin was placed on injured reserve retroactive to Dec. 20, making him eligible to be activated for Sunday's game in Columbus if cleared.
- Bridgeport's Marcus Hogberg was recalled on an emergency basis to back up while Sorokin is out.
- David Rittich is expected to make his third straight start in goal Saturday against the Rangers.
- Reports list Sorokin with a lower-body issue and his precise status remains unclear; he last played Dec. 19 and has a 2.55 GAA and .910 save percentage in 24 starts.
- Head coach Patrick Roy confirmed Bo Horvat's return after a five-game absence; he leads the Islanders with 19 goals and has 31 points in 32 games.