Game 73: Isles Triumph Over Dallas 2-1

In his 300th NHL game, Ilya Sorokin led the Isles to a 2-1 victory against the Dallas Stars, coming within 2:59 of a shutout. Bo Horvat and Cal Ritchie scored for the Isles, with Matt Duchene getting a late goal for Dallas. The game saw a sellout crowd of 17,255 at UBS Arena.

The victory propelled the Isles back into the 2nd Wild Card spot after going 6-6-0 in their last 12 games. They will now prepare to face the Stanley Cup Champion Panthers on Saturday.

The Scoring

• 1st Period: Bo Horvat, assisted by Emil Heineman and Matthew Schaefer, scored at 04:48.
• 2nd Period: No Goals
• 3rd Period: Calum Ritchie found the back of the net at 02:19, assisted by Matthew Schaefer and Ryan Pulock. Matt Duchene scored for Dallas at 17:01.

The Skinny

• The Isles are 14-8-0 in their last 22 games.
• The team has set a franchise record with their 27th one-goal win.
• Ilya Sorokin’s stellar performance includes allowing just two goals on 65 shots in the last eight periods.
• Bo Horvat reached his 30th goal, maintaining a strong performance with his fourth time hitting the mark.
• Matthew Schaefer and Ryan Pulock also delivered strong performances during the game.

The Playoff Chase

• The Isles currently hold the 2nd Wild Card spot with 87 points.

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