This was the Islanders' second shutout this season. The other occurred Nov. 30, same day as the Golden Knights were last blanked. This also was Sorokin's second shutout this season and 20th of his career. Lee became the 10th player in franchise history to reach 800 games and the first to score a goal while hitting that milestone.

Summing up coach Bruce Cassidy and the Vegas Golden Knights' comments after their 4-0 loss to the New York Islanders on Thursday: The Islanders wanted it more.

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- With a goal and two assists on Sunday, Pulock recorded his first three-point game since Nov. 26 against the Philadelphia Flyers. Pulock is second among Isles d-men with 15 points (2G, 13A), second behind only Noah Dobson’s 20 points.

The Golden Knights lost 4-0 to the Islanders, ending their winning streak and marking their fifth home-ice loss this season.

The New York Islanders officially hit rock bottom when they landed eighth place in the Metropolitan Division. Unfortunately for Patrick Roy’s team, it won’t get any easier when they visit the top team in the league,

It will not be easy to rebuild, but it is better for the Islanders to try to right the ship and fail than to not try at all.

New York Islanders (15-18-7, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (28-9-3, in the Pacific Division) BOTTOM LINE: The Vegas Golden Knights host the New York Islanders as winners ...