Looks like Sorokin's nagging injury continues, after a week plus off if he's not ready, it's longer-term. Horvat returns which means Roy goes back to opening night with country club Drouin getting full charter status with 44-53, and a lineup that flat out is not scoring. Rittich will be the goalie, he's been good but full time is asking a lot.
Sorokin will go on the trip, and could start vs Chicago. He is not playing Sunday in Columbus.
hear from the #Isles ahead of tonight's game.
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