| April 18, 2024 |
Holmstrom scored the game-winning goal and added an assist in Wednesday's 5-4 victory over the Penguins. - After setting up Brock Nelson for the Islanders' first tally of the night early in the first period, Holmstrom broke a 4-4 tie late in the third by firing the puck past Alex Nedeljkovic after the Penguins couldn't clear the zone. It's Holmstrom's first multi-point performance since Dec. 5, and while the 22-year-old winger will take a bit of momentum into the postseason, his 15 goals and 25 points through 75 games in his first full NHL campaign don't give him a lot of fantasy appeal. |
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| April 3, 2024 |
Holmstrom scored a goal on four shots in Tuesday's 2-1 win over Chicago. - Holmstrom broke a 1-1 tie midway through the third period, punching a loose puck past Petr Mrazek for the eventual game-winner in a 2-1 Islanders victory. It's the first goal since Feb. 20 for Holmstrom -- he came into Tuesday's matchup with just three assists in his last 15 contests. Overall, the 22-year-old winger is up to 14 goals and 23 points through 70 games in a bottom-six role. |
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| March 10, 2024 |
Holmstrom logged an assist and went plus-2 in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Ducks. - Holmstrom has picked up four points over 14 outings since the All-Star break. He set up a Casey Cizikas tally in the first period Sunday. Holmstrom has been limited to a bottom-six role this season, putting up a decent 22 points, 55 shots on net, 37 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over 62 appearances, with seven of his points coming shorthanded. |
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| Feb. 4, 2024 |
Holmstrom was recalled from AHL Bridgeport on Sunday, Stefen Rosner of The Hockey News reports. - He was sent down Saturday, but Holmstrom is returning to the Islanders one day later after both Casey Cizikas (lower body) and Robert Bortuzzo (lower body) were shifted to long-term IR. The 22-year-old Holmstrom has 12 goals and 18 points in 48 games this season. |
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| Feb. 3, 2024 |
Holmstrom was reassigned to AHL Bridgeport on Saturday, Stefen Rosner of The Hockey News reports. - Holmstrom's demotion could amount to a paper transaction after the Islanders activated Ryan Pulock (lower body) from long-term injured reserve Saturday. If that's the case, Holmstrom could be back with the big club ahead of Monday's game versus the Maple Leafs. He has produced 18 points in 48 contests this season. |
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| Jan. 28, 2024 |
Holmstrom scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Panthers. - Holmstrom got the Isles on the board late in the first period, beating Anthony Stolarz off the faceoff to tie the game 1-1. The goal was Holmstrom's first since Jan. 2 -- he had just two assists in 11 games coming into Saturday's matchup. Overall, the 22-year-old Holmstrom has 12 goals and 18 points through 48 games while working in a bottom-six capacity with New York. |
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| Dec. 20, 2023 |
Holmstrom scored a goal on three shots in the Islanders' 3-1 win over the Oilers on Tuesday. - Holmstrom fired home a one-timer pass from Jean-Gabriel Pageau to extend the Islanders' lead to 3-1. The Swedish forward now has three goals in his last four games as he seems to be heating up offensively. Holmstrom should continue to skate on the Islanders' third line. |
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| Dec. 13, 2023 |
Holmstrom tallied a shorthanded goal on his lone shot in Wednesday's 4-3 win over Anaheim. - Holmstrom put the Islanders ahead 4-3 with less than two minutes remaining in the third period, beating John Gibson for his league-leading fourth shorthanded goal this year. The 22-year-old Holmstrom now has six points (three goals, three assists) in his last seven contests. He's up to eight goals and 10 points through 27 games in his second NHL season. |
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| Dec. 6, 2023 |
Holmstrom logged a pair of assists in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Sharks, - Holmstrom set up Julien Gauthier's opening goal in the first period before adding a second assist on Mike Reilly's shorthanded tally in the third. The two assists are the first of the season for Holmstrom, who now has points in three straight games -- he's totaled two goals and two assists in that span after tallying five goals through his first 20 contests. While he's been limited to a bottom-six role, Holmstrom is one of the Islanders' more intriguing young options, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him work his way into a more prominent spot in the lineup. |
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| Dec. 1, 2023 |
Holmstrom netted a goal in a 5-4 overtime win over Carolina on Thursday. - Holmstrom interestingly has now collected six markers in 21 contests this season without providing a single assist -- no other player has tallied more goals in 2023-24 without registering a helper. The 22-year-old also has a 31.6 shooting percentage, which is likely unsustainable, so don't be surprised if his goal-scoring pace declines. |
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| Nov. 28, 2023 |
Holmstrom (illness) is available to play Tuesday versus the Devils, per Andrew Gross of Newsday. - Holmstrom, who sat out practice Monday, is projected to play on the top line in Tuesday's contest. He has five goals, 17 shots on net and 14 blocked shots in 19 appearances this season. |
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| Nov. 27, 2023 |
Holmstrom (illness) is considered day-to-day after he didn't practice Monday. - Holmstrom still could be available for Tuesday's contest against the Devils. He has five goals, 17 shots on net and 14 blocked shots through 19 games this season. Per Stefen Rosner of The Hockey News, Hudson Fasching filled in for Holmstrom on the top line during Monday's practice. |
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| Nov. 10, 2023 |
Holmstrom scored a shorthanded goal in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Bruins. - The 22-year-old banged home a pass from Jean-Gabriel Pageau on the counter-attack early in the third period to tie the game at 2-2, but the Isles experienced another late collapse after that. Holmstrom has only four goals and zero assists in 11 games this season, but three of the tallies -- including two shorties -- have come in the first four games of November. The 2019 first-round pick showed a bit of an offensive spark at AHL Bridgeport a couple years ago, scoring 12 goals and 43 points over 68 games in 2021-22 as a 20-year-old, but as yet Holmstrom hasn't gotten many opportunities to make an impact in the NHL. |
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| Oct. 12, 2023 |
Holmstrom was recalled from AHL Bridgeport on Thursday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports. - Holmstrom was sent down Monday. The Islanders open their regular season Saturday versus Buffalo and Holmstrom could see action on the fourth line. He had six goals and nine points in 50 contests last season. |
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| Oct. 9, 2023 |
Holmstrom was temporarily assigned to AHL Bridgeport on Monday, according to Andrew Gross of Newsday. - Holmstrom is expected to be recalled from the minors before Saturday's season opener versus Buffalo. He could begin the 2023-24 campaign on the top line alongside Bo Horvat and Mathew Barzal. Holmstrom notched six goals, nine points and 39 shots on goal in 50 appearances last season. |
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| April 8, 2023 |
Holmstrom registered two assists in the Islanders' 4-0 win over Philadelphia on Saturday. - Holmstrom earned the first multi-point game of his career. Through 49 contests this season, the rookie forward has six goals and nine points. Holmstrom entered Saturday's action averaging 11:05 of ice time in 2022-23, but he averaged 12:58 over his previous eight contests and logged 12:10 versus the Flyers, so the 21-year-old has at least seen a modest increase in his workload. |
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| March 21, 2023 |
Holmstrom provided a goal in the Islanders' 7-2 victory over Toronto on Tuesday. - Holmstrom didn't record a point in his previous nine appearances. He's up to five goals and six points in 43 outings this season. The 21-year-old entered the contest averaging just 10:51 of ice time, so it's not shocking that his offensive contributions have been rare. |
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| Feb. 22, 2023 |
Holmstrom scored his fourth goal in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Jets. - The 2019 first-round pick hasn't been all that productive to begin his NHL career, but Holmstrom has displayed some ability to score in the clutch. Holmstrom has only four goals and one assist through 33 games as a rookie, but half of his goals have been game-winners. He potted the winner in this one, breaking a 1-1 tie halfway through the third period. |
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| Feb. 7, 2023 |
Holmstrom supplied a goal in a 4-0 win over Seattle on Tuesday. - Holmstrom's marker came at 18:29 of the first period and extended the Islanders' lead to 2-0. It was his third goal and fourth point in 26 contests with the Islanders this season. Holmstrom was held off the scoresheet in his previous five NHL games. He's also provided three goals and five points in 16 contests with AHL Bridgeport in 2022-23. |
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| Feb. 5, 2023 |
The Islanders called up Holmstrom from AHL Bridgeport on Sunday, per Stefen Rosner of NYI Hockey Now. - Holmstrom was sent down before the All-Star break but will rejoin the Islanders prior to Monday's matchup with the Flyers. The 21-year-old winger has two goals and an assist in 24 NHL games this season. |
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| Jan. 29, 2023 |
Holmstrom was loaned to AHL Bridgeport on Sunday. - Holmstrom has two goals, one assist, 15 shots on net and 11 blocks in 24 games with New York this season. He stands a good chance of being back with the big club following the All-Star break. The Islanders visit Philadelphia on Feb. 6. |
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| Jan. 22, 2023 |
Holmstrom scored his second goal of the season in a 5-2 loss to the Hurricanes on Saturday. - Overall, Holmstrom has to be considered a disappointment, as he only has those two goals and one assist in 20 games this season. The goal was his first point since returning from a knee injury on Jan. 10 and his first point of any kind in nine games. Holmstrom is likely only with the team because of injuries to four of the top forwards. He will need to play considerably better to remain with the team once they return to full strength. |
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| Jan. 9, 2023 |
Holmstrom (lower body) took part in Monday's practice, Stefen Rosner of NYI Hockey Now reports. - Coach Lane Lambert thought that Holmstrom "looked good" during the session. The Islanders tested him out on the top line during the session, which is an encouraging sign. However, it is unclear if Holmstrom will be back in the lineup Tuesday versus Dallas. |
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| Dec. 30, 2022 |
Holmstrom (knee) has been placed on injured reserve retroactive to Dec. 23, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports. - Holmstrom is considered day-to-day, but he is not going on the Islanders' four-game road trip to Seatte and Western Canada, so he was placed on injured reserve. The winger has just a goal and three points in 14 games this season. |
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| Dec. 29, 2022 |
Holmstrom (knee) will miss the Islanders' upcoming four-game road trip, which begins Sunday versus Seattle, per Andrew Gross of Newsday. - Holmstrom will also miss Thursday's game against Columbus. After the road trip, the Islanders' next contest will be against Dallas on Jan. 10. Holmstrom has a goal and two points in 14 games this season. |
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| Dec. 27, 2022 |
Holmstrom (knee) isn't likely to play Tuesday against Pittsburgh, per Andrew Gross of Newsday. - Holmstrom was injured in a knee-on-knee collision with Florida's Sam Bennett during Friday's game, and he hasn't resumed skating. Holmstrom has a goal and an assist in 14 games while averaging 11:29 of ice time. With the 21-year-old likely unavailable Tuesday, Aatu Raty is projected to remain in the lineup. |
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| Dec. 24, 2022 |
Holmstrom sustained an apparent knee injury in Friday's 5-1 win over Florida, Denis P. Gorman of NHL.com reports. - Holmstrom collided knee-on-knee with Panthers forward Sam Bennett near the end of the second period. There was no update on his status following the contest. Holstrom has one goal and one assist in 14 appearances with the Islanders this year. |
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| Dec. 21, 2022 |
Holmstrom was summoned by the Islanders on Wednesday. - Holmstrom is back with the Islanders after being reassigned to AHL Bridgeport on Tuesday. He has a goal and an assist in 12 contests with New York while averaging 11:53 of ice time. |
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| Dec. 20, 2022 |
Holmstrom was reassigned to AHL Bridgeport on Tuesday, per CapFriendly. - Holmstrom has two points through 12 games. If Cal Clutterbuck (upper body) and Kyle Palmieri (upper body) remain out Thursday versus the Rangers, Holmstrom could be an option to be recalled. |
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| Dec. 17, 2022 |
Holmstrom scored a goal on two shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Golden Knights. - Holmstrom tallied at 17:36 of the second period, and his first NHL goal counted as the game-winner. The first-round pick from 2019 has bounced around the lineup a bit while picking up two points, six shots and an even plus-minus rating through his first 11 contests with the Islanders. He could be headed back to AHL Bridgeport at some point, as he hasn't shown much consistency in his first taste of NHL action. |
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| Dec. 1, 2022 |
Holmstrom was called up from AHL Bridgeport on Thursday, per CapFriendly. - Holmstrom was demoted Wednesday but is back in the NHL a day later as the Islanders navigate a rough stretch of injuries to wingers. As long as he stays on the roster, he can play Friday versus the Predators. |
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| Nov. 30, 2022 |
Holmstrom was reassigned to AHL Bridgeport on Wednesday, per CapFriendly. - This may just be a paper move -- Holmstrom has played in the last four games and the Islanders have a trio of injured forwards that are questionable for Friday's game versus the Predators. Holmstrom has one assist through four games this season. |
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| Nov. 26, 2022 |
Holmstrom was credited with a milestone assist during Friday's 3-2 victory over the host Blue Jackets. - Appearing in his second NHL game, Holmstrom helped the Islanders jump out to an early lead Friday. The 2019 first-round draft pick helped set up rookie Oliver Wahlstrom with the game-opening tally at 17:26 of the first period. Despite getting only 10:34 of ice time, Holmstrom skated on the top line with Oliver Wahlstrom, the Islanders' 2018 No. 11 overall draft choice, and leading scorer Mathew Barzal. With Kyle Palmieri (upper body) out of the lineup, Holmstrom is auditioning for a sustained NHL role. |
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| Nov. 23, 2022 |
Holmstrom was promoted from AHL Bridgeport on Wednesday. - Holmstrom is expected to replace Kyle Palmieri (upper body) in the lineup Wednesday. Holmstrom has five points in 15 games with Bridgeport, so it's not likely the first-round pick from 2019 will make much of a scoring impact while with the big club. |
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| Oct. 6, 2022 |
Holmstrom was called up from AHL Bridgeport on Thursday, per CapFriendly. - Holmstrom will get a longer look in the preseason after getting past the most recent round of cuts. The 21-year-old winger is still a long shot to make the Opening Night roster, though his chances could improve if Cal Clutterbuck (undisclosed) and Oliver Wahlstrom (undisclosed) can't move past their injuries in the next week. |
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| Jan. 5, 2022 |
Holmstrom was reassigned to AHL Bridgeport on Wednesday, per CapFriendly. - Holmstrom has yet to make his NHL debut, but he has seen some time on the taxi squad. The 20-year-old figures to earn most of his playing time in the minors this season. |
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| Dec. 26, 2021 |
Holmstrom was promoted to the taxi squad from AHL Bridgeport on Sunday, CapFriendly reports. - A first-round pick in the 2019 NHL Draft, Holmstrom has yet to make his NHL debut. The Swedish winger has four goals and 15 points in 28 minor-league games this season. |
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