By SCOTT CHARLES
New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin was credited along with his first profession objective when Nashville Predators ahead Steven Stamkos despatched a move into his personal web within the closing seconds of New York’s 7-4 victory on Saturday.
Brock Nelson had two objectives and an help for the Islanders of their second straight win. Jean-Gabriel Pageau, Kyle Palmieri, Bo Horvat and Casey Cizikas additionally scored, and Adam Boqvist and Simon Holmstrom every had two assists.
Sorokin stopped 23 photographs. He made a save proper earlier than Stamkos’ errant move went into Nashville’s empty web with 12 seconds left.
Cole Smith had two objectives for the Predators of their third loss in 4 video games. Marc Del Gaizo and Colton Sissons additionally scored, and Juuse Saros stopped 30 photographs.
Nelson’s short-handed objective gave New York a 4-1 lead 2:38 into the second interval. He added his nineteenth objective at 16:21.
TAKEAWAYS
Predators: Ahead Gustav Nyquist was traded to the Minnesota Wild in change for a second-round choose within the 2026 NHL draft. As well as, the Predators will retain 50% of Nyquist’s wage.
Islanders: Nelson may very well be one of many prime names available on the market if he’s made accessible forward of the March 7 commerce deadline. The Islanders usually are not at the moment within the Jap Convention playoff dialog.
KEY MOMENT
Horvat buried a rebound within the closing minute of the primary interval after a pricey Nashville turnover. The Islanders outshot the Predators 19-3 and led 3-0 on the finish of the primary.
KEY STAT
The Islanders improved to 14-5-4 when scoring the opening objective.
UP NEXT
The Predators proceed a three-game journey, visiting the New York Rangers on Sunday. The Islanders host the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday.
