New York Islanders
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3 hours agoNY Islanders lean on Ilya Sorokin to take down Dallas Stars in crucial win
Ilya Sorokin's 26 saves led the Islanders to a crucial 2-1 victory over the Dallas Stars, enhancing their playoff chances.
I knew he had 10 before. He texted me asking if he could take it because I think he has worn it his entire career... When he asked there was no doubt that he could have it and I had to switch numbers.
That's what the break is for, right? Duclair said on Wednesday. It's kind of reset, recharge, so that's what I did. I reset my mind, mentally, physically, put everything behind me, what happened in the first half, and now I'm just focused on a strong second half and hopefully make it a long run in the playoffs.
That situation could open the door for another savvy move by the Islanders. While Skinner is hardly the goal scorer he once was, he could be a low-risk proposition. Skinner would get a chance to go to a playoff team, with eyes on a middle-six role. Meanwhile, the Islander could get a motivated player with a chip on his shoulder. Skinner would be eager to show that he still has what it takes to be successful at the NHL level.