Sorokin Named NHL First Star After 3-0 Week

New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin earned the NHL's First Star of the Week honors on Monday, capping a dominant stretch that propelled his team to three straight victories, including a 2-0 shutout over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night in Tampa, Florida.

Sorokin posted a 3-0-0 record across the week, facing at least 30 shots in each start while compiling a 1.33 goals-against average and a .960 save percentage. His performances included wins against the Colorado Avalanche and the Lightning twice, once at home on Tuesday and again on the road Saturday. In the latest game, Sorokin stopped all 32 shots for his third shutout of the season and 25th of his career, tying Glenn "Chico" Resch for the franchise record.

The Islanders, who improved to third place in the Metropolitan Division and sit four points behind the leader, scored their first goal in the third period during a four-minute power play. Tampa Bay's Brandon Hagel received a high-sticking double minor at 10:14, a penalty upheld after video review. At 12:46, defenseman Tony DeAngelo's shot from the point deflected off forward Anders Lee, allowing rookie Calum Ritchie to collect the rebound behind the net,...