The New York Islanders have recalled goaltender Tristan Lennox from Bridgeport of the American Hockey League. Starting netminder Ilya Sorokin sustained an upper-body injury in the second period of their 7-6 overtime loss to the Nashville Predators on Tuesday.
Lennonx, 22, has played four games for Bridgeport this season, with an inflated 4.44 GAA and an .832 SV%.
Lennox's story is one of perseverance.
A knee injury a few years ago led to the 2021 third-round pick essentially missing his first two professional seasons, with his future very much in doubt.
But, he's made it back and is back on track:
With Sorokin out, Marcus Hogberg will likely start against the New York Rangers, but even serving as the backup is a big accomplishment for Lennox.
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