Overview

• Ilya Sorokin recorded his third shutout of the season with 23 saves, marking the 21st shutout of his career.
• Marc Gatcomb scored his first NHL goal, while Simon Holmstrom and Kyle Palmieri also contributed goals for the Islanders.
• The Flyers had a goal by rookie Matvei Michkov overturned for goaltender interference, and Michkov was benched after a heated exchange with coach John Tortorella.
• The Islanders' win extended their streak to six games, moving them up in the Metropolitan Division standings and keeping them in playoff contention.
• Philadelphia suffered its second consecutive shutout loss and has now dropped four of its last five games, struggling offensively during this stretch.