Oilers winger Zach Hyman has been nearly as automatic, hitting the scoresheet in 13 of his past 17 games for 21 total points. Skating alongside McDavid on the top line and the No. 1 power-play unit, the duo has connected for an eye-popping 6.68 goals per 60 this season.

Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves for his NHL-leading fifth shutout of the season as the New York Islanders edged the Edmonton Oilers 1-0 on Thursday night.

The Islanders originally planned for Bo Horvat to be with them throughout this seven-game road trip that continues Saturday afternoon in Calgary. The plan is now for their star centerman to stay in New York for the duration.

CALGARY, Alberta — Whatever mirrors the Islanders are using to get by without Bo Horvat will need to keep working for at least three more games. Actually, it’s the goaltending and the defense that are the foundation.

The Islanders eked out a 1-0 win over the Oilers, something goaltender Ilya Sorokin admitted wouldn't have been possible without 'luck.'

The Islanders didn’t have much by way of offense Thursday night in Alberta. But they escaped Edmonton with two points and a 1-0 win over an Oilers squad that had them outgunned all night thanks to

"Sometimes, it's not always about getting points," Anders Lee said. "It's about playing your position and being in the right spots and supporting your guys."

The Edmonton Oilers host the New York Islanders at Rogers Place with history firmly on their side. The Oilers have dominated the Islanders at home for nearly tw

Tampa Bay Lightning (18-11-2, in the Atlantic Division) vs. New York Islanders (18-11-3, in the Metropolitan Division) BOTTOM LINE: The New York Islanders host the Tampa Bay Lightning after Anders Lee's two-goal game against the Anaheim Ducks in the ...

The New York Islanders will be shooting for an Alberta sweep when they continue their seven-game road trip Saturday afternoon against the Calgary Flames.