Jean-Gabriel Pageau had a goal and two assists, Ilya Sorokin stopped 38 shots and the New York Islanders beat the San Jose Sharks 4-2.
NHL Trade Deadline day is in full swing, and one of the first moves of the day involves a former Vancouver Canucks forward. Anthony Beauvillier, who played 55 games as part of the Canucks in the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons,
New York Islanders (29-26-7, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Anaheim Ducks (27-28-7, in the Pacific Division)
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.
After all the trade deadline talk subsided, the New York Islanders had a game to play and despite a slow start, they comfortably picked up two points Saturday against the San Jose Sharks, winning 4-2.
Horvat scored a goal on two shots, added three hits and went minus-2 in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Predators. Horvat's goal late in the first period stretched the Islanders' lead to 3-0. He had been limited to one assist over his previous five games.