Islanders Secure First Season Win with 6-2 Victory Over Avalanche

Brock Nelson's two goals and Ilya Sorokin's strong performance lead New York to triumph in Patrick Roy's Denver return.

Brock Nelson scored two goals in the second period, marking his first tallies of the season, as the Islanders defeated the Avalanche 6-2.
Patrick Roy, returning to Denver as the Islanders' coach, celebrated a victory against his former team, the Colorado Avalanche.
Islanders' goaltender Ilya Sorokin made 32 saves, showcasing a solid return to form after concerns about his health and mental state.
The Islanders rebounded from a 1-0 deficit early in the game, scoring four consecutive goals to take control of the match.
Calum Ritchie scored his first NHL goal for Colorado, but the Avalanche remain winless after their first three games of the season.