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Islanders Blank Rangers 2-0 as Rittich Posts Shutout and Lee Scores in Opening Minute

Goaltending proved decisive in a tight Metropolitan race after Ilya Sorokin was placed on injured reserve.

ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 10: Alexander Romanov #28 of the New York Islanders and Vincent Trocheck #16 of the New York Rangers battle for position during the third period at UBS Arena on April 10, 2025 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 15: Juho Lammikko #83 of the New Jersey Devils and Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals vie for the puck during the second period of the game at Capital One Arena on November 15, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
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Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Strome (16) scores against Boston Bruins goaltender Joonas Korpisalo (70) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

Overview

  • Anders Lee scored unassisted 58 seconds in, and Simon Holmstrom added an empty‑netter with 16 seconds remaining.
  • David Rittich made 27 saves for his ninth career shutout, turning away an Artemi Panarin breakaway and Carson Soucy’s third‑period penalty shot.
  • The Islanders placed starting goalie Ilya Sorokin on injured reserve retroactive to Dec. 20, with Marcus Hogberg recalled as backup and Rittich getting the start.
  • Bo Horvat returned after missing five games with a lower‑body injury to rejoin the Islanders’ lineup.
  • The Rangers were shut out for the seventh time this season as the Islanders went 0-for-5 on the power play, and the result kept the teams two points apart with the Isles holding games in hand.