Holmstrom scores two, Sorokin stops 29 as Islanders beat Sabres 3-0
Buffalo Sabres vs. New York Islanders: Game Highlights
Buffalo Sabres vs. New York Islanders: Game Highlights
NEW YORK -- — Simon Holmstrom scored twice and Ilya Sorokin stopped 29 shots for first shutout of the season as the New York Islanders beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-0 on Saturday night.
Anders Lee also scored for New York, which had lost three straight (0-2-1). Sorokin's shutout was the 19th of his career.
James Reimer finished with 17 saves for the Sabres in their third straight loss.
Lee converted a pass from Kyle Palmieri at 7:23 of the middle period. It was Lee's 10th of the season, tying him with Palmieri and Brock Nelson for the team lead. Holmstrom followed with his sixth at 9:28 and added an empty-netter in the closing seconds.
The Islanders improved to 2-2-2 in their last five when leading after 40 minutes, and 7-2-2 for the season with such a lead.
Sabres: Buffalo was blanked for the second time in three games.
Islanders: New York improved to 4-5-2 at UBS Arena. They are 5-5-4 on the road.
Sorokin stopped Sabres forward Dylan Cozens with a dazzling pad save early in the second while the Sabres were short-handed.
The Islanders have outscored opponents 42-31 in the first and second periods but have been outscored 43-22 in the third period and overtime.
Sabres host Colorado on Tuesday to open a five-game homestand, and Islanders visit Montreal.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Chris Rooney
- Eric Furlatt
- Linesmen:
- Matt MacPherson
- Ryan Daisy
2024-25 Atlantic Division Standings
2024-25 Metropolitan Division Standings
Team | W | L | OTL | PTS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Washington | 36 | 11 | 8 | 80 |
Carolina | 33 | 19 | 4 | 70 |
New Jersey | 31 | 20 | 6 | 68 |
Columbus | 26 | 22 | 8 | 60 |
NY Rangers | 27 | 24 | 4 | 58 |
NY Islanders | 25 | 23 | 7 | 57 |
Pittsburgh | 23 | 25 | 9 | 55 |
Philadelphia | 24 | 26 | 7 | 55 |