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Sorokin Gets 3rd Shutout, Islanders Blank Jets

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Anders Lee and Brock Nelson scored, Ilya Sorokin made 24 saves and the New York Islanders ended the Winnipeg Jets’ undefeated string at home with a 2-0 victory Saturday night.

Sorokin, playing his ninth consecutive game to start the season, stopped 24 shots for his third shutout — tied for the NHL lead.

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“He’s so steady back there,” said Lee, the Islanders’ captain. “You can see it in his eyes, how calm he is back there, how quick he is.”

Backup goalie Eric Comrie stopped 29 shots for the Jets, falling to 3-1.