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Islanders need a statement game, and got it against Devils

The New York Islanders' destruction of the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night was a signal to the rest of the NHL that the club is officially a contender.

Jan 6, 2026; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Islanders center Casey Cizikas (53) celebrate the 9-0 victory with New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin (30) against the New Jersey Devils after the game at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-Imagn Images | Dennis Schneidler-Imagn Images

The New York Islanders needed a statement to punctuate their resurgent season.