Sorokin shutout powers Islanders past Devils in home opener

ELMONT, N.Y. (Interstat) — Ilya Sorokin made 36 saves for his 30th career shutout, and the New York Islanders beat the New Jersey Devils 6-0 in an NHL game on Saturday at UBS Arena. Simon Holmstrom, Brayden Schenn, Bo Horvat, Victor Eklund, Ondrej Palat and Casey Cizikas scored for the Islanders. Matthew Schaefer, named the youngest assistant captain in Islanders history earlier this week, had two assists. Casey Cizikas, Brayden Schenn, Simon Holmstrom and Victor Eklund each added an assist. The Islanders scored three goals in the first period and three in the second. New Jersey was held without a goal. New Jersey recorded 36 shots. Attendance was 17,345. New Jersey is 1-1. The Islanders are 1-1 after winning their home opener. The Islanders lost at Toronto in their previous game. New Jersey previously beat Philadelphia in overtime. The Islanders next visit the New York Rangers in their next game.