The Islanders played their 24th game on Saturday night as Thomas Greiss started against the Blue Jackets at Barclays Center. That tied the franchise record for the longest streak of alternating goalies to begin the season, per the NHL.
But Greiss, apparently feeling ill, exited at 14:06 of the first period in favor of Semyon Varlamov having stopped all nine shots he faced and the Islanders leading 1-0. Greiss spoke with coach Barry Trotz before taking himself off. He remained on the bench.
Kelly Hrudey and Billy Smith also alternated through the first 24 games of 1985-86 before Smith started the 25th game.