Roy confirmed that Ilya Sorokin will start on Saturday against the Ottawa Senators. Sorokin is 0-3-0 this season with 4.18 GAA and an .854 SV%. Lifetime, Sorokin is 4-0-1 against the Senators with a 1.97 GAA and an .942 SV%. Roy offered some advice to Sorokin on the mental side of things.

The New York Islanders visit the Ottawa Senators after Bo Horvat recorded a hat trick in the Islanders' 4-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers

The Ottawa Senators (2-3, 11th in Eastern Conference) host the New York Islanders (1-3, 15th in Eastern Conference) at Canadian Tire Centre on Saturday at 3 p.m. ET. Ottawa claimed a 4-3 home victory against the Seattle Kraken its last time out on Oct. 16, taking the shootout 2-0.

Preview the Oct. 18 matchup between the Ottawa Senators and New York Islanders with betting odds over/under, game spread, moneyline, prediction, TV channel and more.

The New York Islanders entered play against the Ottawa Senators with a key lineup change for their blueline following an injury development while looking to improve a 1-3-0 record on the year.

Everything you need to know about the NHL matchup between the Ottawa Senators and the New York Islanders, including how to watch and team news.

Number one overall pick Matthew Schaefer makes his first NHL appearance in Ottawa, a homecoming for Pageau, and Pinto's early breakout.