The New York Islanders secured their sixth consecutive victory with a dominant 3-0 shutout against the Philadelphia Flyers, aided by Ilya Sorokin's remarkable 23 saves. Coach Patrick Roy praised Sorokin's performance, noting his confidence and sharp reads during play, emphasizing that a goaltender's excellence often appears effortless. The Flyers faced their second consecutive shutout, struggling to convert scoring opportunities. Despite showing determination, forwards like Travis Konecny acknowledged the need for more traffic in front of the net.

After a scoreless opening period, the Islanders struck twice in the second, starting with Simon Holmstrom's goal, followed by Marc Gatcomb extending the lead. The Flyers' defense faltered, leading to easy chances for their opponents. Kyle Palmieri capped the game with a goal, breaking a 15-game drought, much to the delight of his coach. Ivan Fedotov made 25 saves for the Flyers, but the night belonged to Sorokin and the Islanders.