Beauvillier scores in OT, provides Isles 2-1 win over Flyers

PHILADELPHIA — Anthony Beauvillier scored on a wraparound 3:41 into additional time to provide the New York Islanders to a 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday evening.

Ilya Sorokin made 36 saves and elevated his club-record streak for a rookie to eight straight victories. Oliver Wahlstrom additionally scored for the East Division-leading Islanders. New York has received 11 of 13.

Oskar Lindblom scored for the slumping Flyers, who misplaced for the eighth time in 12 video games.

New York took two of three from Philadelphia within the three-game mini collection. The Flyers received the opener 4-3 on Thursday, and the Islanders received 6-1 on Saturday. Each of these contests had been on the Islanders’ residence ice.

The 24-year-old Sorokin has allowed simply 11 objectives throughout his private successful streak.

On the successful objective, New York took benefit of Shayne Gostisbehere’s turnover within the Flyers’ zone. Jean-Gabriel Pageau despatched the cross behind the online to Beauvillier, who beat Brian Elliott on a backhand.

Lindblom put the Flyers forward 1-0 with 7:57 left within the second when scored his fifth of the season from shut vary on a assists from Claude Giroux and Jake Voracek.

Wahlstrom tied it 4:06 into the third when he pounced on a free puck in entrance of the crease and shot excessive over sprawled Elliott.

Elliott, Philadelphia’s common backup, acquired the beginning and was backed by Alex Lyon. Carter Hart, Philadelphia’s major starter who has struggled lately, spent the day working with goaltending coach Kim Dillabaugh.

LINEUP SHUFFLE

Flyers C Sean Couturier returned to the lineup after lacking Saturday’s sport on the Islanders with a hip damage, and Gostisbehere returned after being benched for the earlier three contests.

UP NEXT

Islanders: Scheduled to play at Boston on Thursday. The Islanders’ sport at Boston on Tuesday has been postponed as a consequence of COVID-19.

Flyers: Host New Jersey on Tuesday.

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