Greiss Returns, Game 62: Islanders vs. Red Wings, Game Notes & More

The New York Islanders (27-25-9), after a 3-0 shutout victory over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday, host the Detroit Red Wings (26-30-7) Thursday night. Puck drop is slated for 7:30 PM ET at UBS Arena.

While the New York Islanders were on the ice for morning skate on Thursday, the announcement came that Scott Mayfield and Cal Clutterbuck would miss significant time. Mayfield, who blocked a shot in the final minute on Tuesday, will miss four to six weeks with a lower-body injury. Clutterbuck, who has missed the last two contests, will be out for the remainder of the season with a shoulder injury.

“We’ve been through a lot of adversity throughout the year so far. So we’re kind of used to that feeling, guys going down, whatever it was, injuries or COVID. So it’s never fun,” Jean-Gabriel Pageau said.  “They’re key players for us. Both players that bring physical aspects in our game, which is our game plan every night, and the’yre two leaders not only on the ice but off the ice.”

The Islanders have not made any roster decisions as of yet as it sounds like they will rely on the players currently up with the club.

Former New York Islanders netminder Thomas Greiss returns to Long Island for the first time as due to the pandemic, the Red Wings have not made it to Long Island. Greiss played five seasons with New York, from 2015 to 2020.

Thomas Greiss will get the start per Carley Johnston. Ilya Sorokin will make his 42nd start of the season. He was the first goaltender off the ice at Thursday’s optional morning skate.

24-year old forward Chase Pearson will make his NHL debut Thursday with Detroit.

NEW YORK ISLANDERS LINEUP (PROJECTED)

Lee-Nelson-Beauvillier

Bailey–Pageau–Palmieri

Parise-Barzal-Wahlstrom

Martin–Cizikas–Bellows

Pelech–Pulock

Chara–Dobson

Greene–Aho

Sorokin

DETROIT RED WINGS (PROJECTED)

Vrana-Larkin-Raymond

Veleno–Suter–Bertuzzi

Hirose-Rasmussen-Sundqvist

Erne-Pearson–Gagner

Oesterle–Seider

Staal–Hronek

Wallman–Lindstrom

Greiss

Nedeljkovich

ISLANDERS GAME NOTES

Tonight, the New York Islanders host the Detroit Red Wings in the third and final matchup between the clubs this season. The last time these teams  met was December 14, at Little Caesars Arena.

The Islanders have won their last five straight at UBS Arena, their longest home-ice win streak this season. This evening’s matchup is the second of four consecutive Atlantic Division opponents for the Islanders, after they defeated Ottawa, 3-0, Tuesday night.

The Islanders improved to 7-4-1 since March 1, and they lead the league with a 7-2-1 record in their last ten games.

BETTING CORNER

The New York Islanders are the home favorites against the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday, coming in at -245. They are +105 on the puck line. The Red Wings come in at +176 and -158 on the reverse puck line.

The over for this game is set at 5.5, with the over at -114 and the under at -106. These lines are subject to change.

HOW TO WATCH:

Thursday’s contest will be available on MSG+ On the radio dial, the game can be heard on 1050 AM ESPN, 88.7 FM WRHU and 103.9 FM LI News Radio.