Ilya Sorokin #30 of the Islanders makes a save against Chicago in the second period at United Center on October 19, 2021 in Chicago. Credit: Getty Images/Patrick McDermott
CHICAGO – Anders Lee was a late scratch because of non-COVID-19 illness and Matt Martin was back on the fourth line for the first time since offseason ankle surgery. But the most important thing for the Islanders on Tuesday night was Ilya Sorokin was in net.
The goalie was brilliant in making 39 saves as the Islanders, with two goals from Oliver Wahlstrom in a three-goal third period, kept Chicago winless, 4-1, at United Center to earn their first victory three games into a 13-game road trip.