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Islanders' Ilya Sorokin strong in net, but Blues win in overtime on game's only goal
The teams opened with a fast-paced but low-event first period. The Blues had one sustained shift in the Islanders’ zone but Oliver Wahlstrom, then Cizikas blocked shots from defenseman Pierre-Olivier Joseph, Sorokin blockered away defenseman Matthew Kessel’s hard blast and then smothered Kasperi Kapanen’s shot at 16:12.
Ilya Sorokin looks like stellar self in return as Islanders top Avalanche for season’s first win
Sorokin, for all the worry about his physical health and how the way last season ended might have affected him mentally, looked just fine from the first shot of the night — a Nathan MacKinnon
Blues 1, Islanders 0 (OT): Sorokin Sparkles; Offense Sputters
The New York Islanders fell to the St. Louis Blues 1-0 in overtime on Thursday night in the Enterprise Center. Ilya Sorokin had a fantastic game, stopping 29/30 pucks before Jake Neighbours scored the game-winner off of a set play by the Blues.
Islanders Ilya Sorokin’s Third Period Shows Thumbnail Of Elite Goaltending Brilliance
It was only one game, but Ilya Sorokin looked like the goaltender who was a Vezina finalist in 2022-23, not the goalie who struggled mightily in 2023-24 in his first start of the young season.
Blues win goaltenders’ duel 1-0 against Islanders in overtime
Jake Neighbours scored the game-winning goal for St. Louis with 2:56 remaining in overtime, securing a 1-0 win for the Blues on a feed from Philip Broberg.
Blues Defeat Islanders 1-0 in Overtime
The St. Louis Blues defeated the New York Islanders 1-0 in overtime on Thursday night. Forward Jake Neighbours netted the lone goal 2:04 into the extra period, while Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin stopped 29 of 30 shots.
Blues 1, Islanders 0 (OT): Goalie assist helps end goalie duel
Blues winger Jake Neighbors scored 2:04 into overtime to hand the New York Islanders a 1-0 loss in St. Louis, concluding the Isles’ road trip at 1-1-1. The 0-0 regulation score masks what was actually a scoring chance-heavy game with Ilya Sorokin (29 saves) and Joel Hofer (34 saves) each shining in their creases.
The Islanders have gotten the right answers to their three biggest questions
Here is why, despite an underwhelming 1-1-1 record, I would be feeling pretty good if I were Patrick Roy or Lou Lamoriello.
After Impressing In First Start Of Season, Islanders Sorokin Will 'Likely' Start Against Blues
With Sorokin coming off back surgery, the Islanders aren't going to go with him in consecutive games if they didn't feel he ...
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Takeaways: Islanders Earn Point in 1-0 OT Loss to Blues
Ilya Sorokin makes 29 saves in second consecutive start, but Isles fall in goalie duel to St. Louis in overtime ...
Ilya Sorokin found way to be unbothered by surgery-altered preseason
ST. LOUIS — Ilya Sorokin had never undergone surgery before this summer, when his back was operated on. But to hear the ...
Why Sorokin Starting Against St. Louis Is A Major Positive For Islanders, Star Netminder
After Thursday's morning skate, the New York Islanders announced that Ilya Sorokin would get the nod against the St. Louis ...
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The Skinny: Islanders 4, Canadiens 3 SO
The Isles have played 3 overtime games. They are 0-2 in games decided by an overtime goal, and they are 1-0 in shootouts.
Islanders come up empty in listless loss to Blues
Even if you are the sort of fan who watches the Islanders when both New York baseball teams have playoff games, you still might’ve changed the channel.
Ilya Sorokin To Make First Start Of Season When Islanders Battle Avalanche
Ilya Sorokin will be making his first start of the season on Monday night when the New York Islanders battle the Colorado ...