This was the sort of effort which, if the Islanders could replicate it consistently, makes them look like a playoff contender.

The Isles are 8-5-7 in games decided by a single goal including 4-5 in regulation. They are 2-6 in games decided in overtime and are 2-1 in shootouts. The Isles are 3-8 in games in which an empty-net ...

Ilya Sorokin exited ... coach Patrick Roy confirmed that Sorokin will be in goal for Monday night’s important-to-win-in-regulation match against the Blue Jackets at UBS Arena in the fourth ...

Bo Horvat scored twice in the second period Monday night for the host New York Islanders, who beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-1 in Elmont, N.Y. Simon Holmstrom's short-handed goal in the second ...

Ilya Sorokin made 25 saves. Kent Johnson scored for Columbus and Elvis Merzlikins had 22 saves, but the Blue Jackets ended a seven-game point streak (6-0-1). The Islanders scored three goals in a ...

Ilya Sorokin made 25 saves for New York, improving to 6-0-2 in his career against the Blue Jackets. Elvis Merzlikins (22 saves) took the goaltending loss for the Blue Jackets (22-18-7).

As the NHL season progresses, two unexpected contenders have emerged in the Eastern Conference playoff race: the New York ...

The New York Islanders (18-20-7) take on the Columbus Blue Jackets (22-17-7) on Monday night at UBS Arena, with Ilya Sorokin getting the start for New York. The Isles Morning Minute is presented ...

The team will face off against the Columbus Blue Jackets in their first meeting ... allowing the Senators to tie the game. However, Ilya Sorokin kept the game tied, allowing Noah Dobson to break ...

The Blue Jackets are 7-2-1 in their last 10 games ... Islanders Need Elite Sorokin Back: Ilya Sorokin is still recovering from his illness, and the Islanders need him to be the player he's ...

Ilya Sorokin made 25 saves. Kent Johnson scored for Columbus and Elvis Merzlikins had 22 saves, but the Blue Jackets ended a seven-game point streak (6-0-1). The Islanders scored three goals in a span ...

His attempt to beat Vegas goalie Ilya ... gave the Blue Jackets their second straight victory and second consecutive win in OT after downing the Los Angeles Kings last Saturday in Columbus with ...