Brock Nelson snapped a 17-game streak without a goal in the Islanders’ 4-0 win over the Golden Knights on Thursday night in Las Vegas.

Brock Nelson’s current scoring drought reached 17 games Sunday, but Roy does not have to approach it the same way with No. 29. Nelson is not one to beat himself up, like Horvat, or get frustrated, like Mat Barzal. At least publicly, he is steady and optimistic, almost without fail.

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LAS VEGAS — The Islanders emphatically backed up their boss.

Ilya Sorokin made 30 saves for his 20th career shutout and Brock Nelson had a goal and an assist to lead the New York Islanders to a 4-0 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights Thursday night in Las Vegas.

This was the Islanders' second shutout this season. The other occurred Nov. 30, same day as the Golden Knights were last blanked. This also was Sorokin's second shutout this season and 20th of his career. Lee became the 10th player in franchise history to reach 800 games and the first to score a goal while hitting that milestone.

Vegas is a team built upon trust in each other and trust in their coaching staff. The Golden Knights find ways to win despite teams attempting comebacks or falling behind.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Captain Anders Lee ... in franchise history to reach 800 games and the first to score a goal while hitting that milestone. Brock Nelson had a goal and an assist, and Bo Horvat and Casey Cizikas also scored for the Islanders.

After Thursday's win over the league-best Golden Knights, the Islanders have just their third two-game winning streak of the season.