Islanders' Marcus Hogberg: Loses in return from injury
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Hogberg stopped 24 of 27 shots in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Ducks. The fourth goal was an empty-netter.
The empty-netter came in the first half of the third period, as head coach Patrick Roy was aggressive in pulling Hogberg with the Islanders down three goals. This was Hogberg's first action since Jan. 25 versus the Hurricanes, when he sustained an upper-body injury that kept him out for 14 games. The 30-year-old netminder is at 2-3-0 with a 1.70 GAA and a .938 save percentage over eight appearances. Now that he's healthy, he can lighten the load of Ilya Sorokin, but don't expect Hogberg to see much action as long as the Islanders are mathematically still in the playoff race. They are four points adrift of a wild-card spot with five teams to pass to claim it, so the odds are not in their favor. The Islanders' road trip through California ends with Tuesday's game in Los Angeles.
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Islanders' Marcus Hogberg: Starting in Anaheim
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Hogberg will be in the road crease Sunday against the Ducks, per Andrew Gross of Newsday.
Hogberg was activated from injured reserve Sunday and will make his first start since Jan. 25 after missing 14 games with an upper-body injury. The Islanders are on the second half of a back-to-back after defeating the Sharks 4-2 on Saturday, while the Ducks last played Friday in a 4-3 home loss to St. Louis.
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Islanders' Marcus Hogberg: Activated from IR
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Hogberg (upper body) was activated from injured reserve Sunday, per Stefen Rosner of NHL.com.
Hogberg's removal from the IR list paves the way for him to return to the lineup against Anaheim on Sunday after a 14-game absence. He has a 2-2-0 record with a 1.45 GAA and a .947 save percentage in seven appearances with the Islanders this season.
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Islanders' Marcus Hogberg: Labeled day-to-day
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Hogberg (upper body) is considered day-to-day, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports Saturday.
Jakub Skarek has filled in as backup to Ilya Sorokin during Hogberg's absence, which dates back to Jan. 25 when he sustained an injury in a game against the Hurricanes. It looks like Hogberg will be able to return before the end of the season, which is better than the situation with Semyon Varlamov (lower body), who is likely done for the year.
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Islanders' Marcus Hogberg: Won't return before 4 Nations break
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Hogberg (upper body) will have his status assessed after the 4 Nations Face-Off, Rachel Luscher of the Islanders' official site reports Saturday.
That rules Hogberg out for at least the next five games, starting with Saturday's road matchup against Tampa Bay. The team's first game back from the break is Feb. 23 versus Dallas. Jakub Skarek is serving as the backup goaltender behind Ilya Sorokin due to the absences of Hogberg and Semyon Varlamov (lower body).
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Islanders' Marcus Hogberg: Placed on injured reserve
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Hogberg (upper body) was designated for injured reserve Monday.
Based on his retroactive placement date (Jan. 25), Hogberg can be expected to miss at least the next three games for the Islanders, though it could certainly be longer. With Semyon Varlamov (lower body) still on the shelf, the team called up Jakub Skarek to serve as the No. 2 option behind Ilya Sorokin for the time being. It's a disappointing blow for the 30-year-old Hogberg, as he has managed decent numbers in seven NHL appearances this season, going 2-2-0 with a 1.45 GAA and .947 save percentage.
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Islanders' Marcus Hogberg: Starting Saturday
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Hogberg will patrol the home crease versus Carolina on Saturday, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.
Hogberg has been sensational for the Islanders in limited action. He is only 2-2-0, but has a microscopic 1.32 GAA and an outstanding .952 save percentage over six appearances. The Hurricanes are generating 3.37 goals per game, fifth in the NHL this season.
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Islanders' Marcus Hogberg: Playing at high level in January
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Hogberg made 18 saves on 19 shots in Saturday's 4-1 win over San Jose.
Hogberg conceded a weak goal to Barclay Goodrow midway through the second period, but that was all that got past the Swede on Saturday. Hogberg has allowed exactly one marker in three consecutive games, posting a 2-1-0 record, .955 save percentage and 1.01 GAA in that span. He has earned a larger share of the crease lately due to Semyon Varlamov (lower body) remaining without a timetable to return. The 30-year-old Hogberg owns a 2-2-0 record, .952 save percentage and 1.32 GAA through six appearances in 2024-25.
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Islanders' Marcus Hogberg: Between pipes for Saturday
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Hogberg will tend the twine at home against the Sharks on Saturday, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.
Hogberg has conceded just one goal in each of his last two appearances while stopping 46 shots (.958 save percentage). Given his solid numbers of late, another high-end performance out of the 30-year-old backstop Saturday could see him challenge Ilya Sorokin for more opportunities between the crease.
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Islanders' Marcus Hogberg: Out-dueled in Tuesday's loss
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Hogberg turned aside 25 of 26 shots in Tuesday's 2-0 loss to the Senators, with Ottawa's final goal getting scored into an empty net.
The 30-year-old netminder made his NHL debut with Ottawa in 2018-19 and did his best to deliver a revenge game against his former organization, but Adam Gaudette tipped a point shot past Hogberg in the second period, and it was all the offense Leevi Merilainen would need in the other crease. Hogberg has started two straight games while Ilya Sorokin dealt with an illness and played well, allowing only two goals on 48 shots, but Sorokin figures to reclaim the No. 1 job as soon as he's deemed fit. Semyon Varlamov (lower body) has no timeline for his return from LTIR however, and Hogberg's recent performances might earn him more consistent work as Sorokin's backup.
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Islanders' Marcus Hogberg: Steady in win over Utah
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Hogberg allowed one goal on 22 shots in Saturday's 2-1 win over Utah.
Hogberg can't really be faulted for the goal against, as it was a tipped-in shot off the stick of Nick Schmaltz. The 30-year-old Hogberg has allowed four goals on 80 shots over four appearances (two starts) at the NHL level this year. He started Saturday because Ilya Sorokin (illness) was unavailable, and Hogberg would likely continue to see playing time should Sorokin not be healthy in time for Tuesday's home game versus the Senators.
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Islanders' Marcus Hogberg: Loses in first start of season
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Hogberg gave up three goals on 41 shots in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Penguins.
Making his first start at the NHL level since April 2021, Hogberg gave up goals in the opening seven minutes of each period and was tagged with the loss. He's made three appearances this season, though the previous two came in relief where he stopped a total of 17 shots without giving up a goal, so there's not much of a sample to see what he might bring to the table as a backup. That said, the fact that he made 38 saves is something that can't be overlooked easily. He's likely to remain the backup to Ilya Sorokin as long as Semyon Varlamov (lower body) remains on long-term injured reserve.
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Islanders' Marcus Hogberg: Needed in relief Tuesday
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Hogberg stopped all six shots he faced after replacing Ilya Sorokin to begin the third period of Tuesday's 4-0 loss to the Hurricanes.
It's the second time in seven games since his promotion at the beginning of the month that Hogberg has been called upon to spell Sorokin, and the backup goalie has turned aside all 17 shots sent his way in those appearances. The Islanders are off until Saturday when they head to Toronto, but Semyon Varlamov (lower body) isn't expected to rejoin the team until the following week. Sorokin will likely get the nod for that contest, but if coach Patrick Roy decided to give him an extended rest, Hogberg would be in line for his first start of the season.
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Islanders' Marcus Hogberg: Recalled on emergency basis
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Hogberg was recalled by the Islanders on an emergency basis Thursday.
Since Semyon Varlamov is considered day-to-day due to a lower-body injury, Hogberg will join the NHL club to serve as the backup to Ilya Sorokin during Thursday's home game against the Kraken. Hogberg could be in the mix to draw a start over the weekend if Varlamov isn't back to full health, as the Islanders have a back-to-back set with a home game against Carolina on Saturday followed by a road matchup against Ottawa on Sunday. Hogberg hasn't appeared in the NHL since the 2020-21 campaign, when he posted a 4-7-0 record, 3.74 GAA and .876 save percentage over 14 appearances with the Senators.
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Islanders' Marcus Hogberg: Called up Monday
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Hogberg was recalled by the Islanders on an emergency basis for Monday's practice session.
Hogberg was sent to the AHL ahead of the regular season, and he's posted a 2-4-3 record, 2.97 GAA and .908 save percentage over 10 appearances with Bridgeport to begin the year. He'll provide goaltending depth for the Islanders since Semyon Varlamov (lower body) is considered day-to-day.
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Islanders' Marcus Hogberg: Hits waiver wire
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Hogberg was waived by the Islanders on Sunday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
Hogberg appeared in two preseason contests for New York -- he posted a .929 save percentage and a 2.02 GAA in 44:35 of ice time. The Swedish netminder hitting waivers could be an indication that Ilya Sorokin (back) is healthy ahead of the upcoming campaign. Hogberg's last NHL appearance was in 2020-21 with Ottawa, when he posted a 4-7-0 record, .876 save percentage and 3.74 GAA in 14 regular-season appearances.
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Islanders' Marcus Hogberg: In goal Thursday
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Hogberg will start in goal on the road for a preseason game versus the Flyers on Thursday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Hogberg will get his second preseason start after allowing two goals on 17 shots versus the Devils in his first game Sunday. The 29-year-old is attempting a North America comeback after spending three years in his native Sweden. Hogberg is likely to begin the year with AHL Bridgeport, though he could win the backup job over Jakub Skarek if Ilya Sorokin (back) is not healthy for Opening Night.
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Islanders' Marcus Hogberg: Inks two-year deal
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Hogberg signed a two-year contract with the Islanders on Tuesday.
Hogberg had a solid season in the SHL, logging a .914 save percentage and a 2.51 goals against average in 40 appearances. The 29-year-old will look to regain his touch in the NHL after spending three years in the SHL. He will attempt to make the roster come October and could even be the team's backup netminder should Semyon Varlamov or Ilya Sorokin not return to the fold.
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Marcus Hogberg: Returning to Sweden
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Hogberg inked a four-year contract with Linkoping HC (Sweden) on Thursday.
Given the length of Hogberg's contract, it seems unlikely the 26-year-old netminder will return to the NHL at any point. He appeared in 42 games for the Senators over three years, posting a 9-17-9 record, .894 save percentage and 3.39 GAA.
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Marcus Hogberg: Won't receive qualifying offer
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Per Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun, Hogberg won't be qualified by the Senators, which means he'll become an unrestricted free agent this offseason.
Hogberg hasn't been great in limited action this season, going 4-7-0 while posting a sub-par 3.74 GAA and .876 save percentage in 14 appearances. Matt Murray is locked in as Ottawa's No. 1 netminder, and Filip Gustavsson will likely take over as the Senators' No. 2 option next season, making Hogberg expendable. Nonetheless, Hogberg should still be able to secure a two-way deal with an NHL club for the 2021-22 campaign.
