The Islanders reinstate Ilya Sorokin as they aim to hold second place against the struggling Devils.

The New York Islanders are set to reinstate goaltender Ilya Sorokin after a seven-game absence, with David Rittich posting a 4-2-1 record in his absence. They hope defenseman Matthew Schaefer, the 2023 first overall pick, will play despite missing practice due to illness. Schaefer has already scored two overtime goals and tallied 12 this season. The Islanders aim to maintain their second-place position in the Metropolitan Division against the Devils, who lost 2-0 to the Hurricanes, dropping to 14-17-2. The Devils' power play went 0-for-5, and defenseman Luke Hughes scored two own goals, contributing to their recent struggles.