Summing up coach Bruce Cassidy and the Vegas Golden Knights' comments after their 4-0 loss to the New York Islanders on Thursday: The Islanders wanted it more.

Captain Anders Lee, playing in his 800th career game, scored a goal and Ilya Sorokin made 30 saves as the New York Islanders beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-0.

Lou Lamoriello expressed confidence in his team on Thursday morning – and on Thursday night the New York Islanders rewarded their GM with a 4-0 win over the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena.

The New York Islanders officially hit rock bottom when they landed eighth place in the Metropolitan Division. Unfortunately for Patrick Roy’s team, it won’t get any easier when they visit the top team in the league,

A perfect three-game road trip convinced the New York Islanders they were on the verge of mounting another midseason push for a playoff berth. But losses

The Golden Knights lost 4-0 to the Islanders, ending their winning streak and marking their fifth home-ice loss this season.

It will not be easy to rebuild, but it is better for the Islanders to try to right the ship and fail than to not try at all.

New York Islanders (15-18-7, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (28-9-3, in the Pacific Division) BOTTOM LINE: The Vegas Golden Knights host the New York Islanders as winners ...

The New York Rangers will travel to the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas Saturday to face off against the Vegas Golden Knights. The Rangers are coming off a 3-2 win against the New Jersey Devils Thursday and are 19-20-2 on the season.