"The New York Islanders made a procedural - but important - move ahead of Saturday night's game against the New York Rangers, placing franchise goaltender Ilya Sorokin on injured reserve retroactive to Dec. 20. The designation means Sorokin is eligible to return as soon as Sunday night when the Islanders visit the Columbus Blue Jackets, having satisfied the league's mandatory seven-day IR requirement. Whether that actually happens remains uncertain and likely won't be known until game day."
"What began as a "small, nagging issue" the team hoped would only cost Sorokin a single start has now forced the Islanders to navigate at least one full week and two games without their No. 1 goaltender. On Saturday morning, it was being described as a "lower body" injury. The IR move does not necessarily signal a setback, but rather gives the club flexibility while continuing to prioritize caution with one of the most important players in the organization."
Ilya Sorokin was placed on injured reserve retroactive to Dec. 20 and will be eligible to return Dec. 28 after satisfying the NHL's seven-day IR requirement. The team described the issue as a "lower body" injury that was expected to cost only a single start but has kept Sorokin out for at least a week and two games. The move provides roster flexibility while prioritizing medical caution. Marcus Hogberg was recalled from Bridgeport on an emergency basis. David Rittich has made consecutive starts, delivering strong performances, and may remain the starter if Sorokin is not cleared in time.
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