Islanders upbeat, Red Wings goal-hungry heading into clash

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Brock Nelson's last-minute assist ensured that he and teammate Ilya Sorokin would each reach impressive career milestones Saturday night -- and that the New York Islanders would complete a much-needed third-period shutdown effort.

The Islanders will aim to establish some momentum Monday night, when they host the Detroit Red Wings in a battle of Eastern Conference rivals in Elmont