Sorokin has 30th career shutout as Islanders blank Devils 6-0
On Saturday, the New York Islanders defeated the New Jersey Devils 6-0 at their home opener. Ilya Sorokin achieved his 30th career shutout, stopping 36 shots. Simon Holmstrom and Brayden Schenn scored in the first 1:28 of the second period to give the Islanders an early 2-0 lead. Matthew Schaefer assisted on Holmstrom's goal and set up Horvat's second-period goal.
Bo Horvat, Viktor Eklund, Ondrej Palat, and Casey Cizikas each scored in the second period, extending the Islanders' lead to 5-0. Palat and Cizikas added goals in the third period, making the final score 6-0. New Jersey's Nico Daws made 26 saves, marking their first loss of the season after a win against the Philadelphia Flyers.
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