The New York Islanders will face the Detroit Red Wings this Tuesday night at Little Caesars Arena. The match is set to begin at 7 PM. Both teams are competing hard as the Islanders look for their fourth consecutive victory.
Game Background
The Islanders are on a roll, having recently secured a 3-2 shootout win against the Tampa Bay Lightning. This win marked their fifth consecutive victory at home, bringing their seasonal record to 19 wins, 11 losses, and 3 overtime losses.
Emil Heineman was pivotal in the shootout, scoring the game-winning goal, while Anthony Duclair assisted two goals from Matthew Schaefer and Calum Ritchie during regulation play. Goalie Ilya Sorokin made a remarkable 32 saves out of 34 shots during the match.
Current Standings
The Islanders currently sit second in the Eastern Conference with a total of 41 points. They have triumphed in six of their last seven games, five of which were against teams currently leading their divisions.
Player Updates
Mathew Barzal, a key player for the Islanders, took a maintenance day on Tuesday but is anticipated to warm up before the game. He has recorded 25 points this season, comprising 9 goals and 16 assists, and is riding a four-game point streak.
Head Coach Patrick Roy remains optimistic about Barzal’s participation, stating, “I’m still positive thinking that Barzy will play.” If Barzal is unable to play, Max Tsyplakov is likely to return to the lineup, while Jonathan Drouin will shift to center, supported by Tsyplakov and Heineman on the wings.
Projected Lineup
Here’s how the Islanders are projected to line up against the Red Wings:
| Forward Lines |
|---|
| Jonathan Drouin – Mathew Barzal – Emil Heineman |
| Anthony Duclair – Cal Ritchie – Max Shabanov |
| Anders Lee – Jean-Gabriel Pageau – Simon Holmstrom |
| Kyle MacLean – Casey Cizikas – Marc Gatcomb |
| Defensive Pairings |
|---|
| Matthew Schaefer – Ryan Pulock |
| Adam Pelech – Tony DeAngelo |
| Travis Mitchell – Scott Mayfield |
Ilya Sorokin is expected to start as the goalie against the Red Wings, reinforcing the Islanders’ defensive line as they seek to extend their winning streak.
Fans can watch the game on MSGSN or stream it via the Gotham Sports App. For radio listeners, it will be available on 88.7 FM and 103.9 FM.
