Islanders vs Kraken Game Preview

The New York Islanders are wrapping up their long road trip with a face-off against the Seattle Kraken (9:30 PM, TNT/HBO MAX). If you can’t be there in person, tune in to TNT or HBO MAX to catch the action. You can also listen on 88.7FM, 103.9FM, or via the Islanders + UBS Arena app.

In their recent game, the Islanders bagged a 4-3 victory against the Vancouver Canucks, adding to the Canucks’ unfortunate 11-game losing streak. Anthony Duclair scored twice, joined by Ryan Pulock and Tony DeAngelo on the scorecard. Ilya Sorokin stood tall in goal, making 29 saves out of 32 shots from the Canucks.

Here’s a peek at the projected lines for the Islanders based on their last game against the Canucks. Be sure to check back on Wednesday morning for any lineup updates:
– Anders Lee – Mathew Barzal – Anthony Duclair
– Jonathan Drouin – JG Pageau – Simon Holmstrom
– Max Tsyplakov – Cal Ritchie – Emil Heineman
– Kyle MacLean – Casey Cizikas – Marc Gatcomb
– Matthew Schaefer – Ryan Pulock
– Adam Pelech – Tony DeAngelo
– Adam Boqvist – Scott Mayfield
– Ilya Sorokin
– David Rittich

Matthew Schaefer is in the spotlight for his exceptional performance, notching two assists in the Vancouver game, marking his seventh multi-point game in his rookie season, tied with Ryan Pulock for fifth-most by a rookie defenseman in Islanders history. Additionally, his 34 points make him second only to Mathew Barzal in team scoring, tying him with Tim Connolly for most points by an 18-year-old in Islanders history. Schaefer’s 124 shots on goal lead the team, and he’s a force to be reckoned with among rookie defensemen in the NHL.

Anthony Duclair is another player to watch, scoring two goals in the recent game and displaying superb accuracy with seven goals on just 13 shots in January. Head Coach Patrick Roy commended Duclair’s confidence and precision in his scoring efforts.

On the Kraken side, Eeli Tolvanen is on fire, boasting a three-game point streak entering the matchup against the Islanders. Former Islander Jordan Eberle and Matty Beniers lead Seattle with 31 points each this season. Keep an eye on Vince Dunn, needing one more goal to set a milestone for Seattle defensemen and Brandon Montour, back from IR, poised to make an impact after missing 14 games.

As the teams clash on the ice, both sides are hungry for a win. Stay tuned for an exciting matchup between the Islanders and the Kraken.