The Islanders’ first game without Brock Nelson proved just how pivotal Ilya Sorokin will be for their playoff push.

SAN JOSE — Jean-Gabriel Pageau had a goal and two assists, Ilya Sorokin stopped 38 shots and the New York Islanders beat the San Jose Sharks 4-2 on Saturday night. Anders Lee, Anthony Duclair and Adam Boqvist also scored for the Islanders, who have won four of their last five games. Noah Dobson and Simon Holmstrom each had two assists.

Ilya Sorokin was a key factor in the New York Islanders' victory over the San Jose Sharks, and HC Patrick Roy knows how important he is during this stretch of the NHL season.