Roy confirmed that Ilya Sorokin will start on Saturday against the Ottawa Senators. Sorokin is 0-3-0 this season with 4.18 GAA and an .854 SV%. Lifetime, Sorokin is 4-0-1 against the Senators with a 1.97 GAA and an .942 SV%. Roy offered some advice to Sorokin on the mental side of things.

New York Islanders ’ season opener on Thursday, 2025 first-overall pick Matthew Schaefer scored his first NHL point, marking an early milestone for the young defenseman. "I want to end plays quicker in the D zone," Schaefer said. "I think that's a big one. Maybe get more shots through, you know, use my feet more on the blue line.

The New York Islanders entered play against the Ottawa Senators with a key lineup change for their blueline following an injury development while looking to improve a 1-3-0 record on the year.

Isaiah George is going to have to wait for his NHL opportunity. The Islanders formalized what had been becoming clear throughout training camp Monday, sending George to AHL Bridgeport as the last cut before submitting their 23-man roster to the league.

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Aliaksei Protas had two goals and an assist, and the Capitals held on for a 4-2 win on Saturday night, spoiling New York's home opener.

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