But they were frustrated with Islander backup Jakub Skarek. Nobody thought the play was intentional, but Skarek opened the door for a line change with the play close to the bench. Because of that, when Brock Nelson hit Matt Poitras, the Bruins forward’s leg slammed into the corner of the open door-mouth instead of the flat boards.
Isles 2, Boston 1. Ilya Sorokin made 38 saves, allowing only a goal off a Tony DeAngelo deflection, and the Isles got goals from Alexander Romanov and Kyle Palmieri for a 2-1 vict
It was more than a little eye-catching to see Patrick Roy, one of the NHL’s greatest goalies, standing in the crease with Ilya Sorokin giving some tips.
The New York Islanders (26-25-7) found a way to win a game in Boston, beating the Boston Bruins 2-1 (27-25-8) on Thursday night in TD Garden. Ilya Sorokin stole the show with some wizardry, robbing the Bruins after they dominated large swaths of the game.
Ilya Sorokin stopped 38 shots and Alexander Romanov and Kyle Palmieri scored to lead the New York Islanders to a 2-1 win over the Boston Bruins on Thursday night.
New York’s Brock Nelson shoved him toward the boards at the Islander bench. However, the door was open and Poitras smashed chest first into the opening.
Led by Ilya Sorokin, who needed one of his own, they got it, beating the Boston Bruins 2-1 at TD Garden. Sorokin stopped 38-of-39 shots, while Alexander Romanov and Kyle Palmieri scored for the Isles, who snapped a four-game losing streak.
Islanders Ilya Sorokin On Performance Against Rangers ELMONT, NY -- New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin had a rough night Tuesday. He allowed five goals on 11 shots before being pulled following 40 minutes of play.
Ilya Sorokin dominated between the pipes to help the New York Islanders snap a four-game skid with a 2-1 victory against the Boston Bruins at T.D. Garden on Thursday night.