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Islanders Goalie Ilya Sorokin Scores Historic NHL Goal

3/2/2025

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In a thrilling 7-4 victory against the Nashville Predators, New York Islanders goalie Ilya Sorokin made history by scoring his first NHL goal. With just 12 seconds remaining, he seized the moment when an errant pass from Steven Stamkos found its way into Nashville's empty net. Sorokin joins the ranks of Billy Smith, becoming only the second Islanders goalie to achieve this feat since 1979.

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In a thrilling 7-4 victory against the Nashville Predators, New York Islanders goalie Ilya Sorokin made history by scoring his first NHL goal. With just 12 seconds remaining, he seized the moment when an errant pass from Steven Stamkos found its way into Nashville's empty net. Sorokin joins the ranks of Billy Smith, becoming only the second Islanders goalie to achieve this feat since 1979.