Sorokin was the first goalie off the ice during Wednesday's morning skate, and head coach Patrick Roy confirmed the 29-year-old as the starting goaltender in the hours leading up to Thursday's matchup ...

The New York Islanders added speedy winger Anthony Duclair and KHL winger Maxim Tsyplakov this past offseason, giving coach Patrick Roy the ability to form two potent forward lines.

Sorokin allowed two goals on 34 shots in Monday's 6-2 win over the Avalanche.

Barzal scored an empty-net goal in Monday's 6-2 win over the Avalanche.

Palmieri scored an unassisted goal and posted a plus-3 rating in Monday's 6-2 win over the Avalanche.

Hofer was the first goalie off Thursday, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports, indicating he'll be in goal for the Blues ' home game against the Islanders.

Horvat scored a goal on five shots in Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to Utah.

The New York Islanders didn't have to look far for an idea of how to handle their first road trip of the season.

Although Ilya Sorokin (back) has been cleared to return to action ahead of the regular season, Varlamov will get the start in the Islanders ' regular-season opener. Varlamov appeared in 28 games last ...

Rough outing in opener ...

Bolduc was placed on waivers by the Islanders on Sunday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. Bolduc made 34 regular-season appearances with the Islanders last year, racking up five points and 40 ...

Sorokin (back) will be in the lineup against Utah on Thursday for Opening Night, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.