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 ...

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

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).

Ilya Sorokin #30 of the New York Islanders makes a save during the second period when the New York Islanders played the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday, January 20, 2025 at UBS Arena in Elmont ...

Defending inside his own blue line during 3-on-3 play, Johnson created a breakaway for himself with a great stick check. His attempt to beat Vegas goalie Ilya ... Columbus with an acrobatic overtime ...

Brock Nelson had a goal and an assist and Bo Horvat had the game-winning goal while Ilya Sorokin stopped ... who left Monday's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets with a lower-body injury.

The Islanders lead the season series 1-0 after beating the Golden Knights 4-0 on Jan. 10 in Vegas. Anders Lee, Brock Nelson (1G, 1A), Bo Horvat and Casey Cizikas (ENG) scored in the win, while Ilya ...