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.
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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: 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.
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Islanders' Simon Holmstrom: Goes on injured reserve
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Holmstrom (knee) has been placed on injured reserve retroactive to Dec. 23, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Holmstrom is considered day-to-day, but he is not going on the Islanders' four-game road trip to Seatte and Western Canada, so he was placed on injured reserve. The winger has just a goal and three points in 14 games this season.
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Islanders' Simon Holmstrom: Will miss four-game road trip
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Holmstrom (knee) will miss the Islanders' upcoming four-game road trip, which begins Sunday versus Seattle, per Andrew Gross of Newsday.
Holmstrom will also miss Thursday's game against Columbus. After the road trip, the Islanders' next contest will be against Dallas on Jan. 10. Holmstrom has a goal and two points in 14 games this season.
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Islanders' Simon Holmstrom: Unlikely to play Tuesday
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Holmstrom (knee) isn't likely to play Tuesday against Pittsburgh, per Andrew Gross of Newsday.
Holmstrom was injured in a knee-on-knee collision with Florida's Sam Bennett during Friday's game, and he hasn't resumed skating. Holmstrom has a goal and an assist in 14 games while averaging 11:29 of ice time. With the 21-year-old likely unavailable Tuesday, Aatu Raty is projected to remain in the lineup.
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Islanders' Simon Holmstrom: Suffers injury Friday
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Holmstrom sustained an apparent knee injury in Friday's 5-1 win over Florida, Denis P. Gorman of NHL.com reports.
Holmstrom collided knee-on-knee with Panthers forward Sam Bennett near the end of the second period. There was no update on his status following the contest. Holstrom has one goal and one assist in 14 appearances with the Islanders this year.
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Islanders' Simon Holmstrom: Back with Islanders
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Holmstrom was summoned by the Islanders on Wednesday.
Holmstrom is back with the Islanders after being reassigned to AHL Bridgeport on Tuesday. He has a goal and an assist in 12 contests with New York while averaging 11:53 of ice time.
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Islanders' Simon Holmstrom: Gets first NHL goal
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Holmstrom scored a goal on two shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Golden Knights.
Holmstrom tallied at 17:36 of the second period, and his first NHL goal counted as the game-winner. The first-round pick from 2019 has bounced around the lineup a bit while picking up two points, six shots and an even plus-minus rating through his first 11 contests with the Islanders. He could be headed back to AHL Bridgeport at some point, as he hasn't shown much consistency in his first taste of NHL action.
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Islanders' Simon Holmstrom: Less than impressive
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Holmstrom has yet to score a goal and has only has one assist in nine games since being recalled from the AHL.
The Islanders are still waiting for one of their top offensive prospects to make his mark and prove he belongs in the NHL. If that doesn't happen by the time Kyle Palmieri (upper body) and Anthony Beauvillier (shoulder) are ready to return from their injuries, Holmstrom will likely find himself headed back to the AHL.
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Islanders' Simon Holmstrom: Back in NHL
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Holmstrom was called up from AHL Bridgeport on Thursday, per CapFriendly.
Holmstrom was demoted Wednesday but is back in the NHL a day later as the Islanders navigate a rough stretch of injuries to wingers. As long as he stays on the roster, he can play Friday versus the Predators.
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Islanders' Simon Holmstrom: Earns first NHL point
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Holmstrom was credited with an assist during Friday's 3-2 victory over the host Blue Jackets for his first NHL point.
Appearing in his second NHL game, Holmstrom helped the Islanders jump out to an early lead Friday. The 2019 first-round draft pick helped set up rookie Oliver Wahlstrom for the game-opening tally at 17:26 of the first period. Despite getting only 10:34 of ice time, Holmstrom skated on the top line with Wahlstrom and Mathew Barzal. Holmstrom is auditioning for a sustained NHL role while Kyle Palmieri (upper body) is out of the lineup.
