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Sorokin has 30th career shutout as Islanders blank Devils 6-0
Sorokin stopped 36 shots for his 30th career shutout as the Islanders scored on the power play and short-handed in a balanced home-opening win.
- On Saturday, the New York Islanders defeated the New Jersey Devils 6-0 at UBS Arena, with goaltender Ilya Sorokin recording his 30th career shutout on 36 saves.
- Following a 2-1 season-opening loss in Toronto on Wednesday, the Islanders aimed to establish home-ice advantage after finishing 24th in NHL scoring last season.
- Led by a three-goal second period, six different Islanders scored, with rookie Viktor Eklund marking his birthday by recording his first NHL goal and an assist.
- A sellout UBS Crowd of 17,345 serenaded Eklund with "Happy Birthday," while forward Cal Ritchie said, "We had four lines rolling tonight," crediting the improved puck management.
- Next Tuesday, the Islanders visit the New York Rangers while the Devils host the Utah Mammoth; top-six forward Mathew Barzal is expected to begin skating this week.
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The Russian goalkeeper made 37 saves and became the best player of the day in the NHL
The Russian goalkeeper made 37 saves and became the best player of the day in the NHL.New York Islanders goalkeeper Ilya Sorokin scored the 30th shutout of his NHL career and was recognized as the first star of the game day. Sorokin blocked all 37...
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Interfax: The Russian Holquiper "New York Islanders" Ilya 40in is recognized as the first star of a game day in the National Hockey League (NHL), as reported by NHL. in a regular domestic match against New Jersey (6:0) Forty reflected all 37 shots.
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