LAS VEGAS -- New York Islanders goalie Ilya Sorokin shut out the Vegas Golden Knights 4-0 at T-Moble Arena on Thursday.
Adin Hill made 17 saves for the Golden Knights (28-10-3), which had previously won three in a row.
“It wasn't our night. They played a solid, tight game and made it hard for us offensively,” Vegas forward Victor Olofsson said. “You've just got to be patient against teams like this, and I think we gave them a little bit too much and gave them a couple of goals. It's a hard team to beat when they're up a couple of goals and just trying to shut it down.”
How the Goals Were Scored
Anders Lee gave the Islanders a 1-0 lead at 17:04 when he shot through Hill’s five-hole after a Tomas Hertl turnover.
Brock Nelson extended the lead to 2-0 at 5:30 of the second period, scoring high glove side on the rush. Bo Horvat pushed it to 3-0 at 10:41 with a one-timer in the slot.
Casey Cizikas scored the empty-net goal at 17:26 to seal the game.
“We didn't give up much. They were very opportunistic. Obviously, we didn't score, so we were not opportunistic at all,” Vegas coach Bruce Cassidy said. “I don't think there was a lot there, but when they had opportunities, they finished. So credit to them for checking us while not allowing us to finish because we have scored goals this year, so it’s a little surprising we couldn't get on the board, but that happens. The shooting's off, the goalie's good, or the checking’s good. It happens in this League, and it happened to us tonight.”
Up Next
The Golden Knights return to the ice on Saturday for a game against the New York Rangers.
The puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m.