Ilya Sorokin was the last Islander to touch the puck before the Predators' Steven Stamkos misfired on a pass that went the length of the ice into the empty net.

Sorokin stopped 23 shots. He made a save right before Steven Stamkos’ errant pass went into Nashville’s empty net with 12 seconds left.

ELMONT, N.Y. -- Ilya Sorokin was credited with the 20th goalie goal in NHL history and the New York Islanders defeated the Nashville Predators 7-4 at UBS Arena on Saturday.

Sorokin stopped 24 of 28 shots in Saturday's 7-4 win over Nashville. After being the last member of the Islanders to touch the puck, Sorokin became the 17th NHL goalie to score a goal when Predators forward Steven Stamkos inadvertently passed the puck into Nashville's empty net at 19:48 of the third period.

New York Islanders netminder Ilya Sorokin became the third goalie this season to score a goal. It was an interesting play. The puck ripped off Sorokin’s pad, hit the boards, and trickled down to the empty Nashville net.

The Predators are tied for last in NHL scoring, averaging 2.55 goals per game this season.

The New York Islanders (27-25-7) buried the Nashville Predators (21-30-7) 6-4 on Saturday afternoon in UBS Arena. The Islanders started off hot, striking just 2:37 into the game courtesy of Jean-Gabriel Pageau.

The New York Islanders ' Ilya Sorokin has joined the exclusive club of goalie goal scorers -- under the most unique circumstances.

New York Islanders netminder Ilya Sorokin was credited with his first-ever goal Saturday, although he wasn't the one who took the shot.Sorokin made a save on forward Jonathan Marchessault as the Nashville Predators were pushing with the goalie pulled in the final stages of the contest.

With the NHL waiting to see if Lou Lamoriello will fold and become a seller, his potential Islanders trade chips offered a reminder of their values.

In the dying seconds of a win over the struggling Nashville Predators, New York Islanders star goalie Ilya Sorokin was credited with a goalie goal. The second e

New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin was credited with his first career goal when Nashville Predators forward Steven Stamkos sent a pass into his own net in the final seconds of New York’s ...