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Islanders' Scott Mayfield: Steady defense, assist in win
Mayfield posted an assist, two blocked shots and a plus-5 rating in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Maple Leafs.
Mayfield ended a 12-game point drought with the helper. The plus-5 rating was a season high, and it showcases why he's been able to maintain his place in the lineup over Dennis Cholowski. Mayfield is firmly in a third-pairing role with six points over 33 contests this season, but he's added decent non-scoring production with a plus-14 rating, 57 hits, 63 blocked shots and 21 PIM.
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Islanders' Alexander Romanov: Provides two assists
Romanov notched two assists, two shots on goal, two hits, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Maple Leafs.
Romanov hadn't gotten on the scoresheet in his last 15 appearances, and he missed 11 games due to various injuries and illnesses. When healthy, the 24-year-old defenseman has played in his usual top-four role. He has four assists, 27 shots on net, 66 hits, 51 blocked shots, 16 PIM and an even plus-minus rating over 23 outings. Romanov is valued for his physical play more than his offense, so he can still help in deeper fantasy formats.
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Islanders' Anders Lee: Dishes two assists in win
Lee logged two assists, three shots on goal and two hits in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Maple Leafs.
Lee has put together a solid month or so with six goals and eight assists over his last 13 contests. The 34-year-old winger is currently on the third line with Mathew Barzal and Jean-Gabriel Pageau, though forward combinations could be interchangeable for a while now that head coach Patrick Roy has a healthy group up front. Lee is at 13 goals, 14 assists, 104 shots on net, 47 hits and a plus-2 rating through 34 appearances as one of the Islanders' best forwards this season.
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Islanders' Jean-Gabriel Pageau: Nets goal in win
Pageau scored a goal on three shots, added two hits and went plus-2 in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Maple Leafs.
Pageau has seven points over his last seven games despite getting on the scoresheet in just three of those contests. The Islanders' forward group is healthy now, so Pageau has returned to the third line after a foray into the top six while Mathew Barzal and Anthony Duclair were sidelined. Pageau is up to 17 points, 60 shots on net, 64 hits and a plus-1 rating through 32 appearances, and he continues to have decent fantasy value in deeper formats.
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Islanders' Noah Dobson: Tallies in Saturday's win
Dobson scored a goal and went plus-2 in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Maple Leafs.
Dobson has been excellent in December with four goals and five assists over nine contests. The 24-year-old had a slow start to the campaign, so it's good to see him play at a level similar to last year. He's now at five goals, 19 points, 100 shots on net, 62 blocked shots, 33 hits and a minus-6 rating through 34 appearances.
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Islanders' Mathew Barzal: Fills empty cage
Barzal scored an empty-net goal on five shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Maple Leafs.
Barzal picked up his first point in three games since he returned from a long-term upper-body injury. The 27-year-old has been back at center since his return rather than playing on the wing, and it appears his offense is taking some time to come around without Bo Horvat to prop him up. Barzal has six points, 34 shots on net and a minus-4 rating over 13 appearances this season. He's talented, so fantasy managers might want to buy low on him in hopes a lineup shuffle gets him back in a more prominent spot.
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Islanders' Maxim Tsyplakov: Opens scoring in win
Tsyplakov scored a goal on two shots and went plus-3 in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Maple Leafs.
Tsyplakov has four goals and two assists over nine games in December. The 26-year-old isn't particularly explosive on offense, but he's been steady for a team in need of goals. He's up to 19 points, 48 shots on net, 87 hits, 22 PIM and a plus-12 rating through 34 contests in a top-six role.
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Islanders' Simon Holmstrom: Six points in last four games
Holmstrom picked up two assists in a 6-3 win over the Maple Leafs on Saturday.
He has two goals and four assists in his last four games, giving him nine tallies and 21 points through 34 appearances this season. He had a career-high 25 points in 75 regular-season outings in 2023-24, and he's on pace to flirt with a 50-point performance in 2024-25. Holmstrom's versatility is serving him well, and his role with the team has expanded.
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Islanders' Anthony Duclair: Assist in return from injury
Duclai picked up an assist Saturday in a 6-3 win over Toronto.
After missing 28 games because of a lower-body injury, Duclair slipped into the top six beside Brock Nelson and Kyle Palmieri in Saturday's game. It may take some time for the trio to develop chemistry after such a long absence, but Duclair is a finisher who should complement several playmakers on the Islanders. He has four points and eight shots through six appearances this season.
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Islanders' Isaiah George: First NHL goal in hometown
George scored a goal Saturday in a 6-3 win over the Maple Leafs in Toronto.
The Oakville, Ontario native got his first NHL goal and was the game-winner in Saturday's contest. George took a pass from Anthony Duclair and wired it glove-side of Joseph Woll from the top of the left circle. The 20-year-old George has three assists, four points, 13 shots on net and 27 blocks in 20 NHL appearances this season.
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Islanders' Ilya Sorokin: Shakes down Leafs on Saturday
Sorokin made 26 saves in a 6-3 win over Toronto on Saturday.
William Nylander beat him twice and Bobby McMann found twine once, but that was it. With Anthony Duclair's return Saturday, Sorokin finds himself finally playing behind a full Isles squad. His skills are elite, and you could see his fantasy value rise if the team can find a new level. Right now, Sorokin is 10-10-4 with a 2.82 GAA, .903 save percentage and one shutout. The Isles play the Sabres on Monday, and Sorokin is likely to close out the pre-holiday break with a start.
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Islanders' Bo Horvat: Eight points in last seven games
Horvat scored a goal and had two assists in a 6-3 win over Toronto on Saturday.
Horvat has eight points, including four goals, and 19 shots over his last seven games. The Isles have started to warm up with a 5-4-1 run across their last 10, and with Mathew Barzal and Anthony Duclair both back from injury, the team can finally ice a balanced top nine. Horvat will benefit from a decrease in pressure, and that could translate into more offensive production.
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Islanders' Ilya Sorokin: Back in net Saturday
Sorokin will guard the road net Saturday against Toronto, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
It's been a tough stretch for Sorokin of late -- he's dropped three of his last four starts, struggling to an .865 save percentage in that span. The 29-year-old netminder will look to right the ship against a Toronto team that's won five of six gamews going into Saturday's matchup.
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Islanders' Anthony Duclair: Off long-term injured reserve
Duclair (lower body) was activated off long-term injured reserve Friday, per Stefen Rosner of NHL.com.
Duclair was originally considered a game-time decision for Saturday's tilt against Toronto, but this move seems to suggest that he'll be available for the matchup. The 29-year-old has two goals and three points over five outings in 2024-25. Duclair is projected to serve on the second line alongside Brock Nelson and Kyle Palmieri in his return.
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Islanders' Anthony Duclair: Game-time decision for Saturday
Duclair (lower body) will be a game-time decision when the Islanders square off with the Maple Leafs on Saturday, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.
Duclair has been out of action since Oct. 19 against the Canadiens, a stretch of 28 games on the shelf due to his lower-body injury. In addition to resuming a top-six role, the 29-year-old winger should see minutes with the man advantage -- a role he's filled in each of his previous stops. Prior to his absence, Duclair had registered two goals and one assist over five contests.
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Islanders' Semyon Varlamov: Moves to LTIR
Varlamov (lower body) was moved to long-term injured reserve Thursday, retroactive to Dec. 3, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.
Varlamov has been hampered by a lower-body injury since early December, and his move to LTIR shouldn't impact his return timetable much since the transaction is retroactive to Dec. 3. It's not yet clear when the 36-year-old netminder will be in the mix to return, but Ilya Sorokin should continue to see plenty of playing time while Varlamov is sidelined.
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Islanders' Grant Hutton: Put on waivers
Hutton was placed on waivers by the Islanders on Wednesday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
Hutton has two assists over 12 outings with the Islanders in 2024-25. He was a healthy scratch for New York's past three games, so sending Hutton to AHL Bridgeport would provide him with an opportunity to get some ice time.
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Team Statistical Rankings
| GF AVG | GA AVG | Power Play | |
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| Team | 2.61 | 3.05 | 12.1 |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
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| S. Varlamov G Semyon Varlamov G | Lower Body |
| M. Reilly D Mike Reilly D | Chest |
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