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Islanders Lose Horvat to Injury; Rittich Starts Against Flames

1/17/2026

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The New York Islanders will be without center Bo Horvat on their current road trip due to a lower-body injury.
General manager Mathieu Darche said Horvat is skating in New York and day-to-day, with a return before the Olympic break.
David Rittich will start in goal against Calgary, carrying an 11-5-3 record this season.
Rittich previously played five years with Calgary.

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The New York Islanders will be without center Bo Horvat on their current road trip due to a lower-body injury.
General manager Mathieu Darche said Horvat is skating in New York and day-to-day, with a return before the Olympic break.
David Rittich will start in goal against Calgary, carrying an 11-5-3 record this season.
Rittich previously played five years with Calgary.