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Islanders Revamp Lineup as Horvat Returns Against Struggling Blackhawks

12/30/2025

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The New York Islanders will play the Chicago Blackhawks following a 4-2 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Head coach Patrick Roy is modifying the lineup to improve an offense that has scored two or fewer goals in the last six games.
Bo Horvat, the team's leading scorer with 20 goals, returns after a five-game injury absence, aiming for a spot on Team Canada's Olympic roster.
The game starts at 8:30 PM ET, while the Blackhawks have lost seven of their last eight games.

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The New York Islanders will play the Chicago Blackhawks following a 4-2 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Head coach Patrick Roy is modifying the lineup to improve an offense that has scored two or fewer goals in the last six games.
Bo Horvat, the team's leading scorer with 20 goals, returns after a five-game injury absence, aiming for a spot on Team Canada's Olympic roster.
The game starts at 8:30 PM ET, while the Blackhawks have lost seven of their last eight games.