New York Islanders

Sorokin allowed four goals on 28 shots for an .857 save percentage across 60:00, as New York’s offense bailed him out with seven tallies. Though he struggled at times, Sorokin was still good enough to secure the win.

Fantasy Impact: Sorokin remains one of the NHL’s top netminders despite the pedestrian stat line. Even with occasional hiccups, he’s a reliable fantasy starter who frequently posts elite save percentages and racks up wins. Keep him locked in as your go-to goalie in most formats.

Nelson led the charge for New York, scoring twice and tacking on an assist for three points. He directed five shots on net, posted a plus-2 rating, and went 10-for-20 (50.0%) in the faceoff circle during 20:04 of ice time.

Fantasy Impact: Nelson continues to showcase his consistent scoring and faceoff prowess. He’s a reliable multi-category contributor, often posting solid shot totals alongside robust point production. Lock him into your lineup as a key piece of the Islanders’ offense.

Horvat scored one of the Islanders’ seven goals, adding two shots on net and a minus-2 rating over 19:34 of ice time. Despite his line running into some defensive lapses, Horvat delivered offensively and won 7 of 14 faceoffs (50.0%).

Fantasy Impact: Horvat is a proven scorer and faceoff ace, making him a strong fantasy asset across most formats. Though the minus-2 isn’t ideal, he remains a reliable source of goals and power-play production, retaining top-six usage as one of the team’s core forwards.

Kyle Palmieri netted his 17th goal of the season in Sunday’s 4-3 loss to the Stars. The veteran winger tied the game at 2-2 in the second period and finished with five shots on goal.

Fantasy Impact: Palmieri has been in solid form, registering five goals and an assist over his last seven outings. While he’s unlikely to match last season’s 30-goal campaign, he remains a steady secondary scorer with 38 points, 105 shots, and 36 hits through 56 appearances. His current pace suggests he could hit the 50-point mark again, making him a viable mid-tier fantasy option in deeper leagues.

Pierre Engvall found the back of the net in Sunday’s 4-3 loss to the Stars, ending a 17-game point drought. The 28-year-old had been scratched six times during that span and had not recorded a point since mid-December.

Fantasy Impact: Engvall’s goal was a rare offensive spark in an otherwise disappointing stretch. With just eight points in 39 games, he remains off the fantasy radar in most formats. Given his inconsistent role in the lineup and past waiver exposure, he offers little upside outside of the deepest leagues. Fantasy managers should monitor his playing time before considering him as an add.

Lee netted one of the Islanders’ three goals, registering six shots on goal in 14:17 of ice time. He finished with a minus-2 rating but still showcased his scoring touch in a night where the Isles struggled to keep pace.

Fantasy Impact: Lee remains a reliable power forward who contributes goals, shots, and physical play. Although his minus-2 rating here isn’t ideal, his top-six role and consistent shooting volume make him a solid option in most leagues. Managers should continue to roll him out for steady offensive production.

Alexander Romanov recorded an assist, four blocked shots, and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday’s 2-1 victory over Vegas. The blueliner snapped a three-game point drought while maintaining his impressive shot-blocking streak, logging at least four blocks in five straight outings.

Fantasy Impact: Romanov continues to provide solid defensive metrics while chipping in occasional offense. With eight points in his last 12 games, he’s been more active in the offensive zone, but his primary value comes from his physical play. Through 39 appearances, he has 14 points, 99 blocks, 95 hits, and a plus-9 rating. His top-pairing role ensures steady ice time, making him a useful option in leagues that reward defensive contributions.

DeAngelo played hero for the Islanders on Saturday, scoring the game-winning goal just 33 seconds into overtime to secure a 3-2 victory over Tampa Bay. He broke free behind the Lightning defense after receiving a stretch pass from Bo Horvat and finished with a smooth breakaway goal past Andrei Vasilevskiy.

Fantasy Impact: DeAngelo has now tallied two points (one goal, one assist) in four appearances since rejoining the lineup. He’s benefiting from Noah Dobson’s (lower body) absence, seeing top-unit power-play time and increased minutes. However, once Dobson returns, DeAngelo’s role could be reduced, potentially shifting him to the second power-play unit. Fantasy managers looking for short-term blue-line production should consider him, but his long-term value remains tied to Dobson’s status.

Holmstrom registered two assists, three shots on goal, and two blocked shots in Saturday’s 3-2 overtime victory against Tampa Bay.

Fantasy Impact: Holmstrom has been red-hot with six points (three goals, three assists) over his last three outings, showing increased offensive consistency in his middle-six role. His recent surge brings him to 29 points through 44 games, already surpassing last season’s production. With steady shot volume and solid defensive contributions, Holmstrom is trending as a viable depth option in deeper fantasy formats.

Marc Gatcomb capitalized on a defensive lapse by the Flyers, converting a 2-on-0 rush with Kyle MacLean in the Islanders' 3-0 victory Thursday. The tally marked Gatcomb's first career NHL goal in just his seventh game.

Fantasy Impact: Gatcomb is a great story, having worked his way up from the AHL and ECHL, but his fantasy relevance remains limited. He’s primarily a depth forward, and unless he carves out a consistent role, his production is unlikely to be sustainable. Fantasy managers should enjoy the milestone but look elsewhere for long-term value.

Maxim Tsyplakov recorded an assist and logged five PIM in Thursday’s 3-0 victory over the Flyers. The winger fought Scott Laughton early in the first period, settling a score from their previous matchup before contributing offensively with a helper on Marc Gatcomb’s second-period goal. The assist snapped an 11-game point drought for Tsyplakov.

Fantasy Impact: Tsyplakov has been more effective in a middle-six role, but his current bottom-six deployment limits his offensive potential. Through 46 appearances, he has 20 points, 63 shots on goal, 102 hits, and 31 PIM, making him a better asset in leagues that reward physical play. Unless he moves up the lineup, his fantasy value remains capped.

MacLean picked up an assist in Thursday’s 3-0 victory over the Flyers, setting up Marc Gatcomb’s first career goal. The veteran forward has been a mainstay on the fourth line but had gone 17 games without a point before finally getting back on the scoresheet.

Fantasy Impact: While MacLean’s defensive presence keeps him in the lineup, his offensive production is nearly nonexistent, making him a non-factor in most fantasy formats. He has just five points through 50 games, along with 37 shots, 64 hits, and 20 blocked shots. Unless he carves out a more significant role, fantasy managers can continue to look elsewhere for depth scoring.

Casey Cizikas tallied an assist and registered seven hits in the Islanders' 3-2 overtime victory against the Hurricanes on Saturday.

Fantasy Impact: Cizikas snapped a six-game point drought with his first assist since late October. Though primarily utilized in a bottom-six role, his physical presence remains consistent, with 120 hits across 48 games this season. While his offensive output is minimal—just six points on the year—Cizikas provides value in leagues that reward hits and defensive contributions.

Adam Pelech notched an assist and finished with a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 3-2 overtime victory against the Hurricanes.

Fantasy Impact: Pelech has been in solid form, recording assists in four straight games while posting a plus-6 rating during that stretch. The reliable defenseman could see an expanded workload if Ryan Pulock (upper body) misses additional time. Through 28 appearances, Pelech has tallied 11 assists, 55 shots on net, 44 hits, and 40 blocked shots, making him a valuable contributor in deeper fantasy leagues that reward defensive stats.

Anthony Duclair tallied his fourth goal of the season in the Islanders' 3-1 victory against the Flyers on Friday, tying the game late in the first period.

Fantasy Impact: Duclair has points in two of his last three games, but his recent struggles—including an eight-game pointless streak—make him a risky fantasy option. With just four goals and limited production in a bottom-six role, his value is restricted to deeper leagues or formats that reward occasional offensive contributions. Managers should approach Duclair cautiously unless he secures a more prominent role or demonstrates consistent scoring.

Noah Dobson tallied two assists, finishing with a plus-three rating, one shot on goal, and two hits over 20:58 of ice time. He also logged 45 seconds on the penalty kill.

Fantasy Impact: Dobson’s offensive output from the blue line and his steady role in all situations solidify him as a must-start defenseman in all formats. His ability to contribute both points and peripherals enhances his value significantly.

Jean-Gabriel Pageau recorded an assist, two hits, and a blocked shot while winning 71.4% of his faceoffs in 14:51 of ice time. He logged 1:16 on the penalty kill.

Fantasy Impact: Pageau’s defensive contributions and ability to win faceoffs make him a valuable depth option in leagues that reward peripherals. While his offensive production is inconsistent, his versatility keeps him fantasy relevant.

Mathew Barzal notched one assist in the Islanders' 4-3 win over the Devils Friday night.

Fantasy Impact: Barzal has turned things around in the offensive zone of late, recording points in three of his last five games for the Islanders. The impactful winger will look to return to the difference-making form fantasy managers are clamoring for, notching four points (one goal, three assists) in seven games so far this season.

Semyon Varlamov allowed five goals on 27 shots faced in the Islanders' 5-1 loss to the Capitals.

Fantasy Impact: Varlamov has struggled in net of late for the Islanders, allowing four or more goals in five of his last nine starts (3-5-1, .888 save percentage) for the club. The veteran backup netminder has been mostly reliable when asked to spell No. 1 goaltender Ilya Sorokin this season, carrying a 2.79 GAA and .910 save percentage in 21 starts (11-8-2) so far this season.

Zach Parise was able to light the lamp for the Islanders Wednesday night, scoring the team's lone goal in a 4-1 loss to the Bruins.

Fantasy Impact: Parise has been cold of late for the Islanders, picking up points in just four of his last 12 games (three goals, one assist) for the club. The veteran forward is a solid two-way forward whose best offensive days are behind him despite leading the Islanders in goals, scoring 13 goals and picking up seven assists for 20 points in 46 games so far this season.