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.

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.

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.

Horvat tallied four shots, one hit and a minus-1 rating in Saturday's 3-0 loss to the Stars.

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

Rough outing in opener ...

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

Tsyplakov scored his first career NHL goal in Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss against Utah.