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Sorokin will start in Detroit on Tuesday.

The Islanders have won six of their last seven (6-1-0) and can largely credit their success to strong play from Sorokin between the pipes. The 30-year-old Sorokin has an outstanding 2.00 GAA and .942 SV% in his last five games (5-0-0). He boasts a 2.50 GAA and .912 SV% in 22 games this season (12-8-2). The Islanders enter Tuesday's contest as +116 road underdogs against a Detroit Red Wings team that is 5-1-2 in their last eight games.

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Sorokin is in the starter's crease at New York's morning skate on Tuesday.

The Islanders have won six of their last seven (6-1-0) and can largely credit their success to strong play from Sorokin between the pipes. The 30-year-old Sorokin has an outstanding 2.00 GAA and .942 SV% in his last five games (5-0-0). He boasts a 2.50 GAA and .912 SV% in 22 games this season (12-8-2). The Islanders enter Tuesday's contest as +116 road underdogs against a Detroit Red Wings team that is 5-1-2 in their last eight games.

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Sorokin will start against the Golden Knights on Tuesday.

The Islanders have quietly been one of the better teams in the NHL over the last month, going 10-5-1, largely credited to the improved play of Ilya Sorokin. The 30-year-old Sorokin is coming off a 32-save performance for his third shutout of the season in a 2-0 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. He boasts a solid 2.47 GAA and .912 SV% in 20 games this season (10-8-2). The Islanders enter Tuesday's contest as +122 road underdogs against a Vegas Golden Knights team on a four-game winning streak.

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Sorokin is in the starter's crease at New York's morning skate.

The Islanders have quietly been one of the better teams in the NHL over the last month, going 10-5-1, largely credited to the improved play of Ilya Sorokin. The 30-year-old Sorokin is coming off a 32-save performance for his third shutout of the season in a 2-0 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. He boasts a solid 2.47 GAA and .912 SV% in 20 games this season (10-8-2). The Islanders enter Tuesday's contest as +122 road underdogs against a Vegas Golden Knights team on a four-game winning streak.

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Sorokin will start vs. Colorado on Thursday.

The Islanders snapped a three-game losing skid in their most recent game, a 2-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning courtesy of a tremendous 30-save performance (.968 SV%) by Sorokin. The 30-year-old Sorokin, boasting a 2.57 GAA and .905 SV% in 18 games this season (8-8-2), returns to the crease on Thursday in a challenging matchup against the league-leading Colorado Avalanche, who have amazingly only lost one game in regulation this season (19-1-6). The Islanders enter Thursday's contest as sizable +180 home underdogs against the Avalanche.

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Sorokin is in the starter's crease at New York's morning skate.

The Islanders snapped a three-game losing skid in their most recent game, a 2-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning courtesy of a tremendous 30-save performance (.968 SV%) by Sorokin. The 30-year-old Sorokin, boasting a 2.57 GAA and .905 SV% in 18 games this season (8-8-2), likely returns to the crease on Thursday in a challenging matchup against the league-leading Colorado Avalanche, who have amazingly only lost one game in regulation this season (19-1-6). The Islanders enter Thursday's contest as sizable +180 home underdogs against the Avalanche.

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Sorokin will start vs. Tampa Bay on Tuesday.

The Islanders have lost three straight (0-2-1) and will turn to Sorokin to tend the twine on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 30-year-old Sorokin was having a terrific November before ending it on a sour note, allowing five goals on 31 combined shots (.839 SV%) in his last two games (0-2-0). He has a 2.67 GAA and .901 SV% in 17 games this season (7-8-2). The Islanders enter Tuesday's contest as +122 home underdogs against a Lightning team riding a seven-game winning streak.

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Sorokin will start vs. Washington on Sunday.

The Islanders will try to snap a two-game losing skid on Sunday, turning to Sorokin to tend the twine against the Washington Capitals. The 30-year-old hopes to rebound after struggling in his most recent outing, allowing three goals on 14 shots (.786 SV%) in a 3-1 loss to the Boston Bruins. That said, Sorokin has been stellar during November, posting a 2.01 GAA and .926 SV% in eight games (4-3-1).

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Sorokin will start vs. Boston on Wednesday.

The Islanders have been playing well lately, with a 7-3-0 record in their last 10 games, and they will turn to Sorokin to tend the twine on Wednesday against the Boston Bruins. After a poor start to the season, Sorokin has shown glimpses of his elite form in recent weeks, posting a 1.80 GAA and .938 SV% in eight games (5-2-1). He has a 2.67 GAA and .905 SV% in 15 games this season (7-6-2). The Islanders enter Wednesday's contest as -158 home favorites against a Bruins team that defeated them 4-3 in a shootout earlier this month.

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Sorokin will start in Detroit on Thursday.

David Rittich was excellent in New York's 3-2 win over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday, but Head Coach Patrick Roy already announced earlier in the week that Sorokin would start on Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings. The Islanders have been impressive lately, winning five of their last six (5-1-0), and have received better goaltending from Ilya Sorokin after a poor start to the season. The 30-year-old Sorokin has a 2.15 GAA and .927 SV% in five November games (3-1-1) and posted an ugly 3.40 GAA and .877 SV% in October (3-4-1).

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Sorokin will start in Vegas on Thursday.

The Islanders have won two straight and will turn to Sorokin on Thursday in the front end of a back-to-back when they visit the Vegas Golden Knights. After an awful start to the season, posting an ugly 3.70 GAA and .868 SV% in seven games (2-4-1), the 30-year-old Sorkin has rebounded nicely in recent games. He has a superb 1.50 GAA and .949 SV% in his last four games (3-0-1), reminding Islanders' fans of the elite ability that put him in the Vezina conversation in recent seasons.

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Sorokin will start in New Jersey on Monday.

Sorokin has struggled this season but is coming off his best performance, making 33 saves for his first shutout of the season in a 5-0 win over the New York Rangers. The 30-year-old goalie hopes to build off his recent outing when he returns to the crease on Monday against the New Jersey Devils. He has a 3.00 GAA and .893 SV% in 10 games this season (4-4-2). The Islanders enter Monday's contest as +132 road underdogs against a Devils team that is undefeated at home this season, with a perfect 7-0-0 record.

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Sorokin will start vs. Boston on Tuesday.

The Islanders received solid goaltending from David Rittich in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets, but they will revert back to Sorokin between the pipes on Tuesday against the Boston Bruins. The 30-year-old Sorokin has had a forgetful 2025-26 season, posting a 3.40 GAA and .877 SV% in eight games (3-4-1). That said, he played well in his most recent outing, saving 22 of 23 shots (.957 SV%) in a 3-1 win over the Washington Capitals.

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