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Isles' Oliver Wahlstrom Nets First Career NHL Hat Trick

Oliver Wahlstrom became the youngest New York Islanders player to score a hat trick since John Tavares in 2009.

Wahlstrom's three goals led the Islanders to a 6-3 win over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night.

The 20-year-old Wahlstrom now has five goals in his last four games.

Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin was named the NHL's Third Star of the Week on Monday.

Sorokin went 3-0-0 with a 1.33 goals-against average and a .952 save percentage last week.

The 26-year-old Sorokin has been one of the best goaltenders in the NHL this season, posting a 2.00 GAA and a .925 save percentage.

The NHL announced the start times for the 2022-23 regular season on Tuesday.

The season will begin on October 11th with a game between the Boston Bruins and the Washington Capitals.

The Islanders will open their season on October 13th at home against the Florida Panthers.

The Islanders signed defenseman Robin Salo to a two-year contract on Monday.

Salo, 23, was acquired by the Islanders from the Florida Panthers in a trade last month.

The 6-foot-3, 207-pound Salo has played in 34 NHL games, recording two goals and five assists.

Islanders center Mathew Barzal was named to the NHL All-Star Game on Tuesday.

Barzal, 24, is one of the most exciting young players in the NHL.

The 6-foot-1, 201-pound Barzal has 15 goals and 35 assists in 46 games this season.

Islanders forward Brock Nelson was named the NHL's Second Star of the Week on Monday.

Nelson scored four goals and added two assists in three games last week.

The 29-year-old Nelson has been one of the Islanders' most consistent players this season, posting 18 goals and 31 assists in 46 games.