"Bo Horvat needed just 1:25 into the first period to cash in, and Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin did the rest, turning in a 23-save shutout as New York blanked the Columbus Blue Jackets 1-0 at UBS Arena."
"Detroit's trouble started Saturday with a 4-2 loss to the Boston Bruins at Little Caesars Arena, a setback that sliced into the Red Wings' cushion in both the Atlantic Division and the wild-card chase."
"The Islanders' win nudged New York into the 85-point range and, with Detroit stalled at 84, dropped the Red Wings outside the final Eastern Conference wild-card slot."
The New York Islanders defeated the Detroit Red Wings 1-0, pushing Detroit out of the NHL's final wild-card spot. Bo Horvat scored early, and goaltender Ilya Sorokin secured a shutout with 23 saves. Detroit's recent loss to the Boston Bruins compounded their struggles, leaving them with 84 points and facing a crucial matchup against the Ottawa Senators. The Islanders' victory increased their points to 85, intensifying the pressure on Detroit as they navigate a tight playoff race with little margin for error.
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