Brock Nelson’s current scoring drought reached 17 games Sunday, but Roy does not have to approach it the same way with No. 29. Nelson is not one to beat himself up, like Horvat, or get frustrated, like Mat Barzal. At least publicly, he is steady and optimistic, almost without fail.
Brock Nelson snapped a 17-game streak without a goal in the Islanders’ 4-0 win over the Golden Knights on Thursday night in Las Vegas.
LAS VEGAS — The Islanders emphatically backed up their boss.
Here is one version of a “perfect” trade deadline: three acquisitions that could help Winnipeg compete with Colorado, Vegas ... Enter Brock Nelson, the surprisingly fleet-footed 6-foot ...
Ilya Sorokin made 30 saves for his 20th career shutout and Brock Nelson had a goal and an assist to lead the New York Islanders to a 4-0 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights Thursday night in Las Vegas.
This was the Islanders' second shutout this season. The other occurred Nov. 30, same day as the Golden Knights were last blanked. This also was Sorokin's second shutout this season and 20th of his career. Lee became the 10th player in franchise history to reach 800 games and the first to score a goal while hitting that milestone.
Vegas is a team built upon trust in each other and trust in their coaching staff. The Golden Knights find ways to win despite teams attempting comebacks or falling behind.
LAS VEGAS — Vegas Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy made sure to note that the New York Islanders are most effective when keeping the game at five-on-five.
After Thursday's win over the league-best Golden Knights, the Islanders have just their third two-game winning streak of the season.
The New York Islanders (16-18-7) made a statement last night in Las Vegas, defeating the Vegas Golden Knights ... Ilya Sorokin posted his second shutout of the season, denying all 30 shots. Brock Nelson broke his drought with his first goal after 17 ...
Captain Anders Lee, playing in his 800th career game, scored a goal and Ilya Sorokin made 30 saves as the New York Islanders beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-0 on Thursday night. This was the Islanders' second shutout this season.
The record isn't what Roy, Lamoriello or others were hoping for, but players still believe in Roy's message and style.