Overview
- The team said Sorokin has a small nagging issue and is using the NHL holiday window to manage his workload.
- He will miss Tuesday’s game against the Devils, with veteran David Rittich expected to start.
- Marcus Hogberg was recalled from AHL Bridgeport on emergency conditions to serve as backup.
- The Islanders did not disclose injury details; a collision with Vancouver’s Jake DeBrusk was noted by media without confirmed causation.
- Sorokin has appeared in 24 games with a .910 save percentage and 2.55 GAA, and the club anticipates his return when play resumes Saturday versus the Rangers.