CBS · Feb 23, 2023
Holmstrom, Sorokin lead Islanders to win vs. Jets
NEW YORK — Simon Holmstrom scored the go-ahead goal in the third period and Ilya Sorokin made 24 saves to lead the New York Islanders to a 2-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday night.
Sebastian Aho also scored for New York, which won for the third time in four games and extended its winning streak against Winnipeg to six games, dating to March 28, 2019.
"Everyone is recognizing that we are short a lot of bodies and everyone is committed to doing what you have to do to win the game," veteran forward Zach Parise said.
Connor Hellebuyck made 20 saves and Nikolaj Ehlers scored the lone goal for Winnipeg, which completed its four-game road trip (1-3) with a loss.