"The Islanders expect a significant boost in goal with the return of Ilya Sorokin, who is slated to start after missing seven games with an injury. Sorokin last played Dec. 19 and enters Tuesday with a 12-10-2 record, a 2.55 goals-against average and a .910 save percentage. He is one shutout shy of breaking the franchise record held by Chico Resch. Rittich filled in admirably during Sorokin's absence, going 4-2-1 with a 2.30 GAA and steady play that kept New York in the playoff picture."
"New York is coming off an emotional 4-3 overtime win against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday, highlighted by a breakout performance from rookie defenseman Matthew Schaefer. The 18-year-old scored twice, including the overtime winner, while Adam Pelech and Emil Heineman also found the net. David Rittich made 18 saves as the Islanders improved their standing in a tightly packed Metropolitan Division race."
New York beat Toronto 4-3 in overtime with rookie defenseman Matthew Schaefer scoring twice, including the winner, and David Rittich making 18 saves. Ilya Sorokin returns after a seven-game absence and will start with a 12-10-2 record, a 2.55 GAA and a .910 save percentage, one shutout shy of a franchise record. Rittich went 4-2-1 with a 2.30 GAA while filling in. Schaefer is expected to play after a brief illness and has points in three straight games. Bo Horvat's status remains uncertain. The Islanders and Devils are separated by four points and have clear playoff implications as New York begins a seven-game road trip.
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