The New York Islanders have had some ups and downs early in 2025-26. However, they were on point when they took on the Washington Capitals on Halloween. Ilya Sorokin looked like his old self, especially in the first period. And the Isles were able to skate away with a big 3-1 win at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC.

Sorokin stood on his head in the opening frame, making 13 saves. He would allow the game's first goal to Washington's Tom Wilson in the second period. However, Jean-Gabriel Pageau tied the game in the middle frame. Bo Horvat gave them the lead in the third period. And Mat Barzal, who returned from a surprise benching, iced the game with an empty-netter.

Sorokin has struggled early in this season. But his effort in the first period undoubtedly helped New York pull this of

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