LAS VEGAS — The Islanders emphatically backed up their boss.

The Islanders’ president of hockey operations and general manager conveyed a lack of worry about the direction his team is headed.

Before their game against the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday at 10 PM ET, New York Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello provided some injury updates. All information is courtesy of the New York Islanders ( islanders.nhl.com ). Collectively, it's good news for the team.

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.

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.

Snapshots from the New York Islanders 4-0 win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2015. Photos by Jeff Bottari/NHLI via Getty Images, Zak Krill/NHLI via Getty Images

Elias Pettersson has two points in his last seven games. It would be hard to deny he is likely being affected by how the team is getting covered right now. "I know I can do better," Pettersson said. "I will be the first one to say it,

It’s been a little while since things have been stirring quite a bit in Vancouver. There seems to be a fair amount of tension between J.T. Miller and Elias Pettersson, the two big names in town’s offense,