The New York Islanders have activated forward Simon Holmstrom off injured reserve ahead of their Saturday night game against the San Jose Sharks, per the media site. The 23-year-old had missed the last seven games after suffering an upper-body injury in their 3-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Dec.

William Eklund had a goal and two assists and the San Jose Sharks ended Detroit's seven-game winning streak, beating the Red Wings 6-3.

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