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Ilya Sorokin records 30th shutout as Islanders defeat Devils 6-0

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Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Ilya Sorokin records 30th shutout as Islanders defeat Devils 6-0

Summary

Ilya Sorokin secured his 30th career shutout as the New York Islanders won 6-0 against the New Jersey Devils on October 3. Sorokin made 36 saves, stopping all shots faced. The Islanders took an early lead with two goals from Simon Holmstrom and Brayden Schenn within the first five minutes of the second period. Goals by Bo Horvat, Viktor Eklund, Ondrej Palat, and Casey Cizikas followed, solidifying the victory. Nico Daws saved 26 shots for the Devils, who suffered their first loss of the season. Both teams will face different opponents next week.

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By the Numbers

•Sorokin makes 36 saves for his 30th career shutout.
•Islanders score six unanswered goals against the Devils.
•Holmstrom and Schenn score early in the second period.
•Eklund nets his first NHL goal.
•Islanders next visit the New York Rangers on October 7.

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2:28 AMYahoo Sports — Sorokin has 30th career shutout as Islanders blank Devils 6-0

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NEW YORK (AP) — Ilya Sorokin made 36 saves for his 30th career shutout in a 6-0 win over the New Jersey Devils on Saturday.Simon Holmstrom, Brayden Schenn, Bo Horvat, Viktor Eklund, Ondrej Palat and Casey Cizikas scored for the Islanders, who won their home opener after losing in Toronto against the Maple Leafs on Wednesday.
— Yahoo Sportsby SCOTT CHARLES

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