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

New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin got into the NHL history books with his first career goal, and he remembered about fellow countryman and New York Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin.

In an unpredictable twist, New York Islanders' Ilya Sorokin scored a rare goalie goal in their 7-4 win over the Nashville Predators, becoming the 17th NHL netminder to do so. The friendly rivalry with fellow goaltender Igor Shesterkin adds another layer as their teams prepare for a crucial division matchup.