Islanders' Sorokin Achieves Shutout in Win over Devils

Ilya Sorokin returned from a lower-body injury to lead the New York Islanders to a 1-0 victory over the New Jersey Devils, marking his fourth shutout of the season and the 22nd of his career. Despite being out of playoff contention, the Islanders showed resilience, with Bo Horvat scoring the only goal following a turnover by Timo Meier in the second period. Sorokin's performance tied him with Billy Smith for the second-most shutouts in Islanders history, behind Chico Resch. This victory snapped a three-game losing streak for the Islanders, while the Devils, who are headed to the playoffs, suffered their ninth shutout loss of the season. The game also saw the ejection of Devils' Paul Cotter after a high hit on Islanders' Adam Pelech, who left the game injured. New Jersey will face the Carolina Hurricanes in the upcoming playoffs.