Defenseman Ryan Pulock is dealing with a lower-body injury and goalie Marcus Hogberg, a very pleasant surprise as a backup to Ilya Sorokin with Semyon Varlamov sidelined, potentially also is hurt.

Cizikas recorded an assist, four shots on goal and three hits in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Panthers.

The team announced that veteran blue liner Ryan Pulock, along with goalie Marcus Hogberg, were both placed on Injured Reserve with upper-body injuries. The Islanders lost Pulock during the team's ...