Islanders pull Ilya Sorokin in 5-2 loss to Canucks

Mar 26, 2025; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin (30) makes a save on Vancouver Canucks center Dakota Joshua (81) during the first period at UBS Arena. / Dennis Schneidler-Imagn ImagesNEW YORK (AP) — Kiefer Sherwood had two goals and one assist, Thatcher Demko finished with 26 saves and the Vancouver Canucks beat the New York Islanders 5-2 on Wednesday night.

Aatu Raty, Derek Forbort and Teddy Blueger also scored for Vancouver.

Casey Cizikas and Tony DeAngelo scored for New York and Ilya Sorokin made 15 saves before getting pulled early in the third period. Marcus Hogberg had five saves in relief.

The Canucks scored three times in a 7:06 stretch to take a 4-2…