Holmstrom notched two assists, three shots on goal and two blocked shots in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

Holmstrom has three goals and three helpers over his last three contests. The winger assisted on goals by Adam Boqvist and Tony DeAngelo in this game. Holmstrom's play has taken a step up in 2024-25 -- he's now at 29 points, 53 shots on net, 32 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating over 44 appearances in a middle-six role. With how he's played lately, the 23-year-old can be considered to fill a depth role in fantasy.

Holmstrom scored a goal in Thursday's 3-0 win over the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

Holmstrom opened the scoring at 10:02 of the second period, and his tally stood as the game-winner. He has four goals and an assist over six outings since he returned from an upper-body injury. The Islanders have a lot of players competing for bottom-six minutes, but Holmstrom has bought himself some separation from the pack with his strong play recently. The winger is at 13 goals, 27 points, 50 shots on net, 30 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating across 43 contests this season.

Holmstrom scored two goals and added an assist in Tuesday's 5-2 win over Colorado.

EDGE Analysis

All three points came in the third period as the Islanders broke open a 1-1 tie. Holmstrom hadn't had a multi-point performance since Dec. 21, and his middle-six role and lack of consistent power-play time makes his production erratic. On the season, the 2019 first-round pick has 12 goals and a career-high 26 points through 42 appearances.

Holmstrom scored a shorthanded goal in Monday's 3-1 win over the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

Holmstrom's shortie at 2:57 of the second period stood as the game-winner. This was his second game back after he missed seven contests due to an upper-body injury. The 23-year-old forward has 10 goals, 13 helpers, 45 shots on net, 28 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating over 39 appearances. He's emerging as a decent two-way forward, and he needs just two more points to match his production from 75 regular-season outings in 2023-24.

Holmstrom (upper body) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.

EDGE Analysis

Holmstrom appears ready to return from a seven-game absence against San Jose on Saturday. He has collected nine goals, 22 points, 42 shots on net and 28 blocked shots across 37 outings this season. Holmstrom will replace Matt Martin or Marc Gatcomb in Saturday's lineup.

Holmstrom (upper body) will be a game-time decision Saturday against San Jose, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Holmstrom has missed the Islanders' last seven contests, though it appears he has a shot to return Saturday. The 23-year-old winger has nine goals and 22 points in 37 games this season.

Head coach Patrick Roy said Friday that Holmstrom (upper body) could return to action against the Sharks on Saturday, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Holmstrom has been dealing with his upper-body injury since the end of December, but he could return to action following a seven-game absence. Over 37 appearances this year, he's logged nine goals, 13 assists, 28 blocked shots, 10 hits and six PIM while averaging 16:31 of ice time.

Holmstrom (upper body) was designated for injured reserve Tuesday, per Stefen Rosner of NHL.com.

EDGE Analysis

Holmstrom has already missed the required number of days assuming the team used a retroactive designation, so this move shouldn't impact his recovery timeline. Still, it seems unlikely the 23-year-old winger will be in action versus the Knights on Thursday and probably should be expected to miss both legs of the Isles' two-game road trip.

Holmstrom (upper body) didn't practice Saturday and likely won't be an option to play against Boston on Sunday, Cory Wright of the Islanders' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Holmstrom is still day-to-day and will miss his third straight game. He has registered nine goals, 22 points, 42 shots on net and 28 blocked shots through 37 appearances this season. Due to Holmstrom's absence, Pierre Engvall will presumably remain in Sunday's lineup.

Holmstrom (upper body) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

Holmstrom sustained an upper-body injury Sunday against the Penguins and will be unavailable for a second consecutive game. Pierre Engvall will likely continue to suit up against the Maple Leafs, while Holmstrom remains day-to-day, and his next opportunity to suit up will be on the road against Boston on Sunday.