Ilya Sorokin News

Searching for their first victory of the 2025-26 season (0-2-0), the Islanders will roll with Sorokin for a third straight game. The 30-year-old Sorokin is coming off a disappointing season in which he posted a 2.71 GAA and .907 SV% in 60 games (30-24-6). Through two games this season (0-2-0), the veteran goalie has a 4.21 GAA and .860 SV%; not promising numbers for a goalie hoping to return to the 2.34 GAA and .924 SV% he posted in 2022-23, when he finished as the runner-up for the Vezina Trophy. The Islanders enter Monday's contest as +111 home underdogs against the Winnipeg Jets.

After posting elite totals in his first three NHL seasons, Sorokin has posted a 2.86 GAA and .908 SV% in 117 combined appearances over the last two seasons (55-43-18); a steep decline from the 2.34 GAA and .924 SV% in his previous 136 games (70-46-18). Although still a talented netminder, Sorokin's recent stats are likely more aligned with what can be expected in the 2025-26 season. Still, the Islanders enter their season-opening matchup on Thursday as -127 road favourites against a Pittsburgh Penguins team coming off a 3-0 opening-night victory over the New York Rangers.

The Islanders are coming off a 1-0 win over the New Jersey Devils, a 25-save shutout performance by Sorokin, his fourth of the season. The 29-year-old Sorokin has a 2.72 GAA and .906 SV% in 60 games this season (30-23-6). He will return to the crease on Tuesday against a Washington Capitals team he saved 28 of 29 shots (.966 SV%) against in a 4-1 win less than two weeks ago. The Islanders enter Tuesday's contest as slight -104 home underdogs against the Capitals.

Sorokin left Tuesday's game in the third period and is not on the ice for Thursday's morning skate, suggesting he will not be available vs. the Rangers. Tristan Lennox was recalled from the AHL and is expected to serve as Marcus Hogberg's backup.

Despite allowing Alex Ovechkin's record-breaking 895th goal on Sunday, Sorokin was excellent, saving 28 of 29 shots (.966 SV%) in the 4-1 win. He will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Nashville Predators. The 29-year-old Sorokin has a 2.73 GAA and .906 SV% in 58 games this season (29-23-6). The Islanders enter Tuesday's contest as -115 home favorites against a Predators team amid a six-game losing skid (0-6-0).

Despite allowing Alex Ovechkin's record-breaking 895th goal on Sunday, Sorokin was excellent, saving 28 of 29 shots (.966 SV%) in the 4-1 win. He will likely return to the crease on Tuesday against the Nashville Predators. The 29-year-old Sorokin has a 2.73 GAA and .906 SV% in 58 games this season (29-23-6). The Islanders enter Tuesday's contest as -115 home favorites against a Predators team amid a six-game losing skid (0-6-0).

The Islanders have lost six straight (0-4-2), effectively removing themselves from the race for a Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. They will turn to Sorokin between the pipes on Friday against the Minnesota Wild. The 29-year-old Sorokin allowed three goals on 23 shots (.870 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 4-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. He has a 2.79 GAA and .904 SV% in 56 games this season (27-23-6). New York enters Friday's contest as -120 home favorites against a Minnesota team amid a three-game losing skid (0-1-2).

The Islanders have lost six straight (0-4-2), effectively removing themselves from the race for a Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. They will likely turn to Sorokin between the pipes on Friday against the Minnesota Wild. The 29-year-old Sorokin allowed three goals on 23 shots (.870 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 4-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. He has a 2.79 GAA and .904 SV% in 56 games this season (27-23-6). New York enters Friday's contest as -120 home favorites against a Minnesota team amid a three-game losing skid (0-1-2).

The Islanders have lost five straight (0-3-2) and are desperate for a win as they try to stay within reach of a wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. Sorokin will be between the pipes for the Islanders, looking to build on his 2.79 GAA and .904 SV% through 55 games this season (27-22-6). He has allowed three or more goals in three straight (0-2-1), posting an ugly .847 SV%. The Islanders enter Tuesday's contest as +150 home underdogs against a Lightning squad outscoring their opposition 19-4 during a three-game winning streak.

The Islanders are desperately trying to stay in contention for a wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference playoff race. They will turn to Sorokin between the pipes on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 29-year-old Sorokin has a 2.76 GAA and .905 SV% in 54 games this season (27-21-6).

The Islanders have lost two straight (0-0-2) and will turn to Sorokin between the pipes on Wednesday against the Vancouver Canucks. Sorokin played well in his previous outing, saving 27 of 30 shots (.900 SV%), but did not receive ample goal support, ultimately falling 4-3 in a shootout loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 29-year-old Sorokin has a 2.72 GAA and .907 SV% in 53 games this season (27-20-6). The Islanders enter Wednesday's contest as slight -108 home favorites against a Canucks squad coming off a 4-3 win over the New Jersey Devils.

Sorokin had a rare night off in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Calgary Flames, but he will return to the crease on Monday as the Islanders continue their push for a Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. The 29-year-old Sorokin was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 38 of 41 shots (.927 SV%) in a 4-3 overtime win over the Montreal Canadiens. He has a 2.72 GAA and .907 SV% in 52 games this season (27-20-5). The Islanders enter Monday's contest as -126 home favorites against a Columbus Blue Jackets squad amid a six-game losing skid (0-5-1).

The Islanders are riding a two-game winning streak, trying to stay in the mix for a Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference, and will roll with Sorokin between the pipes on Thursday against the Montreal Canadiens. The 29-year-old Sorokin played well in his most recent outing, saving 19 of 21 shots (.905 SV%) in a 4-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. He has a 2.72 GAA and .906 SV% in 51 games this season (26-20-5). The Islanders enter Thursday's contest as -124 home favorites against a Canadiens squad that is 7-1-2 in their last 10 contests.

The Islanders are desperately hoping to stay in the race for a Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference and will turn to Sorokin between the pipes on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Sorokin was solid in his most recent outing, saving 22 of 24 shots (.917 SV%) in a 4-2 win over the Florida Panthers. The 29-year-old goalie has a 2.73 GAA and .906 SV% in 50 games this season (25-20-5). The Islanders enter Tuesday's contest as slight +101 road underdogs against a Penguins squad riding a four-game winning streak.

The Islanders are desperately hoping to stay in the race for a Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference and will likely turn to Sorokin between the pipes on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Sorokin was solid in his most recent outing, saving 22 of 24 shots (.917 SV%) in a 4-2 win over the Florida Panthers. The 29-year-old goalie has a 2.73 GAA and .906 SV% in 50 games this season (25-20-5). The Islanders enter Tuesday's contest as slight +101 road underdogs against a Penguins squad riding a four-game winning streak.