ELMONT, N.Y. — Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin was so locked in against the Wild that even the first goal he surrendered was initially a stop. Not until a whistle did a video review reveal that the Frederick Gaudreau shorthanded shot Sorokin denied came while his glove was tucked inside the post. Overall, the Wild wrapped the first half 23-14-4 to rank third in the Central Division with 50 points. The Wild had already blanked on five power plays, but special teams still delivered — just when the Wild were down a player. We just focused on playing our style, playing Minnesota Wild style, and it's fun when we do those things to come out on top."
