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Islanders Rout Devils 9-0 as Duclair Hits Natural Hat Trick, Sorokin Sets Shutout Record

Devils goalie Jacob Markstrom stayed in for all nine goals during a slump that has pushed New Jersey below the East playoff line.

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Jan 6, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) makes a save on Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid (97) during the third period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images
Jan 6, 2026; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin (30) makes a save against the New Jersey Devils during the third period at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-Imagn Images
Jan 6, 2026; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Vegas Golden Knights goalie Carter Hart (79) stops Winnipeg Jets forward Morgan Barron (36) during the overtime period at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: Terrence Lee-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Anthony Duclair, back after two healthy scratches, produced a natural hat trick and five points to lead the scoring outburst.
  • Ilya Sorokin returned from a lower-body absence to record his 26th career shutout, surpassing Chico Resch for the Islanders’ franchise lead.
  • The nine-goal margin tied the Islanders’ record for largest shutout, matching a mark most recently set in 1986.
  • The win kept New York within three points of the Metropolitan Division lead with a game in hand, and it precedes a seven-game road trip starting Thursday in Nashville.
  • New Jersey has lost six of eight and all three meetings with the Islanders this season, as Jacob Markstrom allowed nine on limited shots and coaching choices drew scrutiny.