Ilya Sorokin records 30th career shutout in Islanders' 6-0 win over Devils

Ilya Sorokin recorded his 30th career shutout, making 36 saves to lead the New York Islanders to a 6-0 victory over the New Jersey Devils. The win marked a successful home opener for the Islanders following a recent loss in Toronto.

The Islanders' scoring was distributed across several players, including Simon Holmstrom, Brayden Schenn, Bo Horvat, Viktor Eklund, Ondrej Palat, and Casey Cizikas. Matthew Schaefer, the youngest assistant captain in franchise history, contributed two assists. Eklund, a 2025 NHL draft pick, scored his first NHL goal during the game.

For the Devils, Nico Daws made 26 saves in the loss, which marks the first defeat for New Jersey this season.