Ice Chips: Islanders recall Schneider on emergency basis

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New York Islanders

The Islanders have recalled goaltender Cory Schneider from the AHL's Bridgeport Islanders on an emergency basis, the team announced on Tuesday. The move comes one day after goaltender Ilya Sorokin sustained an upper-body injury against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday night. Head coach Barry Trotz says he is day-to-day.

#Isles Transaction: Cory Schneider has been emergency recalled from Bridgeport.

Schneider, 36, has not played in the NHL since the 2019-20 season when he started 11 games for the New Jersey Devils. He has played 24 games for Bridgeport this season, recording a 2.68 goals-against average and .921 save percentage.

The Marblehead, MA native has appeared in 409 NHL games in his career, posting a 170-159-58 record with a 2.43 GAA and .918 save percentage with the Devils, and Vancouver Canucks.

Toronto Maple Leafs

Forward Nick Abruzzese skated with the team for the first time since signing a two-year, entry-level contract with the team on Saturday. He skated on the fourth line alongside Jason Spezza and Colin Blackwell. The Slate Hill, New York, native is expected to make his NHL debut tonight against the Boston Bruins.

Nick Abruzzese hits the ice with the Leafs for the first time pic.twitter.com/NG2THLe9kQ

Abruzzese, 22, was originally taken in the fourth round, 124th overall, of the 2019 NHL Draft. He recorded nine goals and 33 points in 28 games this season, helping lead Harvard to the NCAA regional semifinal. Abruzzese was named to the 2021-22 NCAA ECAC First All-Star Team.

Petr Mrazek is in the starter's net and is projected to be the starter for tonight's game.

Boston Bruins

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