The New York Islanders practiced at T-Mobile Arena on Wednesday. See below for top headlines and check back later for updates and interviews.
SHABANOV JOINS PRACTICE
Max Shabanov (upper body) took a positive step toward returning, as he joined Islanders for practice in Las Vegas donning a red non-contact jersey.
Shabanov has not skated with the team since Oct. 21 in the Islanders’ 4-3 win over the San Jose Sharks. The Russian winger has three points (1G, 2A) in six games for the Isles.
MAYFIELD MISSES SKATE
Scott Mayfield missed practice on Wednesday, as he and his wife are expecting their first child.
The defenseman has six assists through 16 games this season, along with 24 blocks which ranks second on the team behind Ryan Pulock (28).
SOROKIN TO START VS VEGAS
Ilya Sorokin is expected to start against the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday night. Sorokin is 3-0-1 in his last four starts with all three wins on the road. He is 3-2-1 against the Golden Knights in his career, along with a .939 SV% and a 1.96 GAA with two shutouts.
PRACTICE LINES
Emil Heineman – Bo Horvat – Kyle Palmieri
Jonathan Drouin – Mathew Barzal – Simon Holmstrom
Anders Lee – JG Pageau – Anthony Duclair
Max Tsyplakov – Casey Cizikas – Cal Ritchie
Max Shabanov
The defensemen (Matthew Schaefer, Tony DeAngelo, Adam Pelech, Ryan Pulock, Alex Romanov, Adam Boqvist) were rotating in Mayfield’s absence.
Ilya Sorokin