Sorokin stopped 23 shots. He made a save right before Steven Stamkos’ errant pass went into Nashville’s empty net with 12 seconds left.

ELMONT, N.Y. -- Ilya Sorokin was credited with the 20th goalie goal in NHL history and the New York Islanders defeated the Nashville Predators 7-4 at UBS Arena on Saturday.

New York Islanders netminder Ilya Sorokin became the third goalie this season to score a goal. It was an interesting play. The puck ripped off Sorokin’s pad, hit the boards, and trickled down to the empty Nashville net.

The New York Islanders (27-25-7) buried the Nashville Predators (21-30-7) 6-4 on Saturday afternoon in UBS Arena. The Islanders started off hot, striking just 2:37 into the game courtesy of Jean-Gabriel Pageau.

The New York Islanders ' Ilya Sorokin has joined the exclusive club of goalie goal scorers -- under the most unique circumstances.

New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin got into the NHL history books with his first career goal, and he remembered about fellow countryman and New York Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin.

With the NHL waiting to see if Lou Lamoriello will fold and become a seller, his potential Islanders trade chips offered a reminder of their values.

How to Watch Nashville Predators vs. New York Islanders: The Islanders (26-25-7) sit in seventh place in the Metropolitan Division, coming off a solid 2-1 win on the road against the Boston Bruins. 29-year-old goaltender Ilya Sorokin was the star ...

The New York Islanders scored seven goals against the Nashville Predators, with one coming from their star goalie.