Sorokin's Shutout Lifts Islanders Over Blue Jackets

On March 23rd, Ilya Sorokin delivered a stellar performance with 26 saves for his league-leading

seventh shutout of the season, leading the New York Islanders to a 1-0 win over the Columbus

Blue Jackets at UBS Arena.

Bolhorovat scored the game's only goal just one minute and 25 seconds into the first period

with a sharp snapshot that beat Jack Greaves.

This victory snapped the Islanders two-game losing Skid and boosted them into the second

Wildcard spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs.

The Blue Jackets saw their impressive 12-game point streak come to an end, despite Greaves

stopping 21 shots in a strong effort.

Columbus had one 4-stray coming in and gone 8 wins, 0 losses, and 4 overtime losses during

that run.

Both Goalie shone throughout, with Sorokin making keypads stops early and denying a late

deflection to protect the lead.

A potential second Islander's goal by Horvat was overturned on a Goalie interference

challenge in the third period.

The Islanders now kick off a 5-game homestand with 9 of their final 11 games at home, setting

them up nicely down the stretch.

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I'm Corey with The Story.