The New York Islanders secured their first win of the season with a dominant 6-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche, featuring standout performances from Ilya Sorokin, who made 32 saves in his return from injury, and Brock Nelson, who scored two goals. The game also saw the return of coach Patrick Roy to Colorado, where he celebrated a significant win against his former team. Despite the loss, Colorado's Calum Ritchie scored his first NHL goal, but the team struggled overall, particularly from key players like Mikko Rantanen and Cale Makar, who did not perform to expectations. The match included a brawl instigated by a hard hit from Nathan McKinnon on Alexander Romanov, showcasing the intensity of the rivalry. The Avalanche has now lost all three games to start the season, while the Islanders look to build on this momentum. This victory was a much-needed morale boost for the Islanders and their coaching staff.