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Sorokin Ties Islanders Shutout Record in 2-0 Win Over Lightning

The deciding goal came on a reviewed double-minor power play during a night Tampa Bay played without Andrei Vasilevskiy or Nikita Kucherov.

New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin defends the puck against the Tampa Bay Lightning (Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images)
Declan Carlile, Tampa Bay Lightning (Brad Penner-Imagn Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Jonas Johansson (31) makes a save on a shot by New York Islanders right wing Max Shabanov (49) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
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Overview

  • Sorokin made 32 saves for his third shutout of the season, tying Glenn “Chico” Resch with 25 career shutouts.
  • Rookie Calum Ritchie scored at 12:46 of the third during the second half of a four-minute power play upheld on review after Brandon Hagel’s high-sticking double minor.
  • Casey Cizikas sealed the result with an empty-net goal with two seconds remaining in Tampa.
  • The Lightning were held scoreless for the first time this season and dropped their third straight, with Jonas Johansson making 17 saves.
  • Victor Hedman returned from long-term injured reserve after 12 games out, while Andrei Vasilevskiy and leading scorer Nikita Kucherov remained unavailable.