NHL report cards: Grading every team's season as we near the midway pointThe NHL season's midway point provides clarity on team performance, urging detailed assessments and grades.
Islanders 6 (EN), Avalanche 2: Nelson nets pair, Sorokin strong in season debutThe Islanders achieved their first win of the season by overcoming early mistakes and leveraging the Avalanche's defensive lapses.Ilya Sorokin's return to form post-surgery signifies a promising start for the Islanders' goaltending this season.