Starting NHL goaltenders in the New York area are in very different positions early in the New Year NEW YORK -- Ilya Sorokin was spotless in his return to the net Tuesday night, 24 hours after good friend Igor Shesterkin went down with an injury that looked like it could be serious.

Anthony Duclair's hat trick on Tuesday night could get him out of the Islanders' doghouse after a series of healthy scratches.

The New Jersey Devils, struggling for nearly two months after a scorching 8-1 start, are now searching for answers after a 9-0 loss to the New York Islanders Tuesday, one in which goaltender Jacob Markstrom allowed goals on the first two shots he faced.

Anthony Duclair recorded a hat trick for the first time in more than six years, Ilya Sorokin stopped all 45 shots he faced in his return from injury and the New York Islanders handed the New Jersey Devils a second consecutive defeat,

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On Tuesday night, the New Jersey Devils came into UBS Arena with a chance to make a big statement after young defenseman Luke Hughes recently got booed by his own team’s fans.

The Devils travel to Long Island to face the New York Islanders at UBS Arena. Check back regularly for updates, highlights and more! You can also watch the game on ESPN+ or listen on the Devils Hockey Network.