"Considering the opponents they were up against, this road trip had the potential to be catastrophic for the Islanders, leaving them playing catch-up in the standings. But after their 6-1 record, they have 26 points through 22 games, sitting in third place in the Metro Division, trailing the division-leading Carolina Hurricanes by just two points. "What we see is clarity," Patrick Roy said. "We know if we play the way we're playing, we could win a lot of hockey games.""
"Ilya Sorokin, who struggled out of the gate this season, has turned things around significantly over the course of this road trip. Over five games, the Russian netminder completed the trip with a 4-1 record, .948 SV%, and 1.59 GAA. Teams typically prefer to have a long road trip early in the season, as it allows bonding time without the distractions of home."
The New York Islanders completed a 12-day, seven-game road trip with a 6-1 record and a 5-0 win in Detroit, taking 12 of a possible 14 points. The run moved the team to 26 points through 22 games and into third place in the Metropolitan Division, two points behind Carolina. Goaltender Ilya Sorokin rebounded with a 4-1 record, a .948 save percentage and a 1.59 goals-against average over five games. The trip provided extended bonding time for a roster with four new everyday players, including three rookies. The team enters a seven-game home stand aiming to build on its momentum.
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