Rapid Recap: Islanders 2, Jets 0

The New York Islanders shut out the Winnipeg Jets 2-0 on Saturday night at Canada Life Centre.
Anders Lee and Brock Nelson scored for the Islanders as Ilya Sorokin earned his third shutout of the season with a 24-save performance. Eric Comrie made 29 saves on 31 shots in the loss for the Jets.
With the victory, the Islanders extended their point streak to seven games (5-0-2). Read the rapid recap below. Check out Cory Wright's three takeaways here.

THE SCORING:
First Period:
3:12 - NYI 1, WPG 0 - Anders Lee opened the scoring as he buried a one-timer from the slow slot of a pass from Josh Bailey to give the Islanders an early 1-0 lead. Bailey received the sole assist on the play.
Second Period:
No goals.
Third Period:
0:47 - NYI 2, WPG 0 - Brock Nelson doubles the Islanders' lead 2-0 early in the second period as he wired a wrist shot past Comrie. Kyle Palmieri and Adam Pelech picked up the assists on the goal.

SPECIAL TEAMS:
The Islanders were 0-for-1 on the power play and 1-for-1 on the penalty kill.
The Jets were 0-for-1 on the power play and 1-for-1 on the penalty kill.
GOALTENDING BATTLE:
Ilya Sorokin made 24 saves on as many shots for the Islanders to earn the clean sheet.
Eric Comrie made 29 saves on 31 shots for the Jets.
NOTEBOOK:
Ilya Sorokin made his ninth straight start of the season. With his third shutout of the season, he improved his record to 5-2-2… Anders Lee scored his second goal of the season… Brock Nelson scored his team-high seventh goal of the season and fifth goal in the last two games. Nelson leads the team with his nine points (7G, 2A) through as many games this season… Mathew Barzal nearly gave the Islanders a 3-0 lead eight minutes into the third period, but his lofted shot on a breakaway struck the crossbar… The Islanders are now 5-1-2 when scoring first… With the victory, the Islanders extended their point streak to seven games (5-0-2).
HIGHLIGHT OF THE GAME:
Video: NYI@WPG: Lee puts home the feed from Bailey
IMAGE OF THE GAME:
NEXT GAME:
The Islanders continue their road trip as they play the second leg of their back-to-back set at Minnesota on Sunday night at Xcel Energy Center. Puck drop between the Islanders and Wild is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET.