Russian Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin, who saved 23 shots in that game, became the NHL’s third star of the day. This game for Sorokin became the fourteenth in the NHL, which allowed him to take fourth place in this indicator in the history of the Islanders, overtaking Tommy Salo.
The first star of the day was Carolina Hurricanes forward Martin Nechas, who scored twice against the San Jose Sharks (5:4 OT). The second star of the day was New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes, who scored twice against the Dallas Stars (3:2 OT).
Source: Sport
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