Islanders Triumph over Coyotes in 5-1 Victory, Horvat Scores Twice
Ilya Sorokin's 24 saves and Mathew Barzal's two assists contribute to the Islanders' first win of 2024.
- Bo Horvat scored twice in the Islanders' 5-1 victory over the Coyotes, marking the team's first win of 2024.
- Islanders' Ilya Sorokin made 24 saves, continuing his dominance over the Coyotes with a .950 save percentage and three shutouts in six career games against Arizona.
- Mathew Barzal, named to his third All-Star team, contributed two assists, bringing his total NHL points to 401.
- The Islanders' power play struck just 11 seconds into its first opportunity of the night, with Horvat converting from the slot.
- The Islanders pulled away with a quick pair of goals early in the third period, with Anders Lee and Julien Gauthier scoring 52 seconds apart.