Islanders' Simon Holmstrom: Two helpers in OT loss
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Holmstrom logged a pair of assists in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Sharks,
Holmstrom set up Julien Gauthier's opening goal in the first period before adding a second assist on Mike Reilly's shorthanded tally in the third. The two assists are the first of the season for Holmstrom, who now has points in three straight games -- he's totaled two goals and two assists in that span after tallying five goals through his first 20 contests. While he's been limited to a bottom-six role, Holmstrom is one of the Islanders' more intriguing young options, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him work his way into a more prominent spot in the lineup.
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Islanders' Simon Holmstrom: Scores in victory over Hurricanes
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Holmstrom netted a goal in a 5-4 overtime win over Carolina on Thursday.
Holmstrom interestingly has now collected six markers in 21 contests this season without providing a single assist -- no other player has tallied more goals in 2023-24 without registering a helper. The 22-year-old also has a 31.6 shooting percentage, which is likely unsustainable, so don't be surprised if his goal-scoring pace declines.
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Islanders' Simon Holmstrom: Good to go
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Holmstrom (illness) is available to play Tuesday versus the Devils, per Andrew Gross of Newsday.
Holmstrom, who sat out practice Monday, is projected to play on the top line in Tuesday's contest. He has five goals, 17 shots on net and 14 blocked shots in 19 appearances this season.
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Islanders' Simon Holmstrom: Dealing with illness
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Holmstrom (illness) is considered day-to-day after he didn't practice Monday.
Holmstrom still could be available for Tuesday's contest against the Devils. He has five goals, 17 shots on net and 14 blocked shots through 19 games this season. Per Stefen Rosner of The Hockey News, Hudson Fasching filled in for Holmstrom on the top line during Monday's practice.
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Islanders' Simon Holmstrom: Tickles twine again Thursday
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Holmstrom scored a shorthanded goal in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Bruins.
The 22-year-old banged home a pass from Jean-Gabriel Pageau on the counter-attack early in the third period to tie the game at 2-2, but the Isles experienced another late collapse after that. Holmstrom has only four goals and zero assists in 11 games this season, but three of the tallies -- including two shorties -- have come in the first four games of November. The 2019 first-round pick showed a bit of an offensive spark at AHL Bridgeport a couple years ago, scoring 12 goals and 43 points over 68 games in 2021-22 as a 20-year-old, but as yet Holmstrom hasn't gotten many opportunities to make an impact in the NHL.
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Islanders' Simon Holmstrom: Back in NHL
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Holmstrom was recalled from AHL Bridgeport on Thursday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
The Islanders open their regular season Saturday versus Buffalo and Holmstrom could see action on the fourth line. He had six goals and nine points in 50 contests last season.
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Islanders' Simon Holmstrom: Temporarily sent down
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Holmstrom was temporarily assigned to AHL Bridgeport on Monday, according to Andrew Gross of Newsday.
Holmstrom is expected to be recalled from the minors before Saturday's season opener versus Buffalo. He could begin the 2023-24 campaign on the top line alongside Bo Horvat and Mathew Barzal. Holmstrom notched six goals, nine points and 39 shots on goal in 50 appearances last season.
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Islanders' Simon Holmstrom: Records two helpers Saturday
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Holmstrom registered two assists in the Islanders' 4-0 win over Philadelphia on Saturday.
Holmstrom earned the first multi-point game of his career. Through 49 contests this season, the rookie forward has six goals and nine points. Holmstrom entered Saturday's action averaging 11:05 of ice time in 2022-23, but he averaged 12:58 over his previous eight contests and logged 12:10 versus the Flyers, so the 21-year-old has at least seen a modest increase in his workload.
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Islanders' Simon Holmstrom: Scores fifth goal of season
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Holmstrom provided a goal in the Islanders' 7-2 victory over Toronto on Tuesday.
Holmstrom didn't record a point in his previous nine appearances. He's up to five goals and six points in 43 outings this season. The 21-year-old entered the contest averaging just 10:51 of ice time, so it's not shocking that his offensive contributions have been rare.
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Islanders' Simon Holmstrom: Returns to big club
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Holmstrom was recalled from AHL Bridgeport on Thursday, per CapFriendly.
As expected, Holmstrom's reassignment Wednesday was a paper move. The 21-year-old will likely be in the lineup Saturday versus the Red Wings.
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Islanders' Simon Holmstrom: Sent down Wednesday
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Holmstrom was reassigned to AHL Bridgeport on Wednesday, Stefen Rosner of NYI Hockey Now reports.
Holmstrom has been a fixture in the Islanders' lineup lately, so this is likely a paper move to accrue cap space. The 21-year-old has just four goals and one assist through 36 games at the NHL level this season.
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Islanders' Simon Holmstrom: Pots fourth NHL goal, second GWG
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Holmstrom scored his fourth goal in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Jets.
The 2019 first-round pick hasn't been all that productive to begin his NHL career, but Holmstrom has displayed some ability to score in the clutch. Holmstrom has only four goals and one assist through 33 games as a rookie, but half of his goals have been game-winners. He potted the winner in this one, breaking a 1-1 tie halfway through the third period.
Islanders' Simon Holmstrom: One assist this season
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Holmstrom only has three goals, one assist, and a rating of minus-1 in 28 games this season.
While it may be unfair to expect Holmstrom to be lighting up the scoreboard in his rookie season, it's safe to say more than one apple was expected from one of the team's top offensive rookies. Holmstrom rarely plays on one of the top two lines, which contributes to his lack of offensive success, but how can coach Lane Lambert justify moving him up to a scoring line when he isn't producing? It's the old chicken or the egg conundrum. Do you wait for him to produce before moving him up, or hope by moving him up, he will produce? The team isn't likely to have the patience to wait for him to figure it out offensively.
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Islanders' Simon Holmstrom: Scores in win over Seattle
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Holmstrom supplied a goal in a 4-0 win over Seattle on Tuesday.
Holmstrom's marker came at 18:29 of the first period and extended the Islanders' lead to 2-0. It was his third goal and fourth point in 26 contests with the Islanders this season. Holmstrom was held off the scoresheet in his previous five NHL games. He's also provided three goals and five points in 16 contests with AHL Bridgeport in 2022-23.
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Islanders' Simon Holmstrom: Recalled Sunday
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The Islanders called up Holmstrom from AHL Bridgeport on Sunday, per Stefen Rosner of NYI Hockey Now.
Holmstrom was sent down before the All-Star break but will rejoin the Islanders prior to Monday's matchup with the Flyers. The 21-year-old winger has two goals and an assist in 24 NHL games this season.
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Islanders' Simon Holmstrom: Bound for Bridgeport
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Holmstrom was loaned to AHL Bridgeport on Sunday.
Holmstrom has two goals, one assist, 15 shots on net and 11 blocks in 24 games with New York this season. He stands a good chance of being back with the big club following the All-Star break. The Islanders visit Philadelphia on Feb. 6.
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Islanders' Simon Holmstrom: Lights lamp in loss
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Holmstrom scored his second goal of the season in a 5-2 loss to the Hurricanes on Saturday.
Holmstrom has struggled to begin his NHL career, with only two goals and one assist in 20 games this season. The goal was his first point in nine games. Holmstrom is with the team because of injuries to four regular forwards, but he will need to play considerably better to remain in the NHL once the Islanders return to full strength.
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Islanders' Simon Holmstrom: Off injured reserve list
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Holmstrom (lower body) was taken off the injured reserve list by the Islanders on Tuesday.
That sets the stage for Holmstrom to return Tuesday versus Dallas. He was last in the lineup Dec. 23. Holmstrom has a goal and two points in 14 contests this season.
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Islanders' Simon Holmstrom: Practices Monday
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Holmstrom (lower body) took part in Monday's practice, Stefen Rosner of NYI Hockey Now reports.
Coach Lane Lambert thought that Holmstrom "looked good" during the session. The Islanders tested him out on the top line during the session, which is an encouraging sign. However, it is unclear if Holmstrom will be back in the lineup Tuesday versus Dallas.
