Ilya Sorokin News

Sorokin has been a cornerstone of the Islanders' reliability in recent weeks but has misstepped slightly lately, allowing four goals in his last two games (1-1-0). That said, the 30-year-old goalie still boasts a sensational 2.30 GAA and .927 SV% in 17 games (12-5-0) since the beginning of December. The Islanders enter the action on Thursday as slight -101 road underdogs against a New Jersey Devils team that has struggled offensively, being outscored 7-1 in their last two games (0-2-0).

Sorokin has been a cornerstone of the Islanders' reliability in recent weeks but has misstepped slightly lately, allowing four goals in his last two games (1-1-0). That said, the 30-year-old goalie still boasts a sensational 2.30 GAA and .927 SV% in 17 games (12-5-0) since the beginning of December. The Islanders enter the action on Thursday as slight -101 road underdogs against a New Jersey Devils team that has struggled offensively, being outscored 7-1 in their last two games (0-2-0).

On the tail end of a back-to-back, the Islanders will turn to Sorokin on Thursday against the New York Rangers. Sorokin was terrific in his previous outing, recording his league-leading sixth shutout of the season with a 21-save performance in a 4-0 win over the Philadelphia Flyers. The 30-year-old goalie has a 2.25 GAA and .926 SV% in his last 10 games (6-4-0). The Islanders enter the action on Thursday against a slumping Rangers team with only two wins in their last 11 games (2-8-1).

Sorokin allowed three goals on 24 shots (.875 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 4-1 loss to the Seattle Kraken, and hopes to return to his winning ways when he tends the twine on Monday against the Philadelphia Flyers. Before the loss, the 30-year-old Sorokin was sporting a stellar 2.12 GAA and .929 SV% in his previous 22 games (14-7-1). The Islanders enter Monday's contest as +105 road underdogs against a Flyers team that is coming off an impressive 7-3 win over the league-leading Colorado Avalanche.

Sorokin has a league-leading five shutouts, including two in his last five games (4-1-0), and will return to the crease on Wednesday. Islanders fans were concerned about Sorokin to start the 2025-26 season after posting an ugly 3.74 GAA and .868 SV% in his first seven games (2-4-1), but he has been among the NHL's best goalies since, going 14-7-1 with a dazzling 2.11 GAA and .929 SV%. The Islanders enter Wednesday's contest with even -105 odds on the road against a Seattle Kraken team on a four-game losing streak (0-3-1).

Sorokin has a league-leading five shutouts, including two in his last five games (4-1-0), and will likely return to the crease on Wednesday. Islanders fans were concerned about Sorokin to start the 2025-26 season after posting an ugly 3.74 GAA and .868 SV% in his first seven games (2-4-1), but he has been among the NHL's best goalies since, going 14-7-1 with a dazzling 2.11 GAA and .929 SV%. The Islanders enter Wednesday's contest with even -105 odds on the road against a Seattle Kraken team on a four-game losing streak (0-3-1).

Sorokin is coming off an outstanding 35-save performance for his league-leading fifth shutout of the season in a 1-0 win over the Edmonton Oilers. He will return to the crease on Monday against a last-place Vancouver Canucks team that is 0-8-2 in its last 10 games. The 30-year-old Sorokin is among the NHL's best goalies since the end of October, posting a stellar 2.03 GAA and .930 SV% in 21 games (13-7-1).

Sorokin had been outstanding heading into the Islanders' previous game, allowing three or fewer goals in 18 of 19 games (12-6-1), posting a solid 2.04 GA and .932 SV%, but faltered from that on Tuesday, allowing five goals for the first time this season (.773 SV%) in a 5-4 loss to the Winnipeg Jets. The 30-year-old Sorokin hopes to get back on track on Thursday, as the Islanders enter the action as +139 road underdogs against an Edmonton Oilers team that has points in five straight games (3-0-2).

Sorokin had been outstanding heading into the Islanders' previous game, allowing three or fewer goals in 18 of 19 games (12-6-1), posting a solid 2.04 GA and .932 SV%, but faltered from that on Tuesday, allowing five goals for the first time this season (.773 SV%) in a 5-4 loss to the Winnipeg Jets. The 30-year-old Sorokin hopes to get back on track on Thursday, as the Islanders enter the action as +139 road underdogs against an Edmonton Oilers team that has points in five straight games (3-0-2).

Sorokin was solid in his most recent game, saving 33 of 36 shots (.917 SV%) in a 4-3 overtime win over the Minnesota Wild, and he will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Winnipeg Jets. The 30-year-old Sorkin has a solid 2.47 GAA and .915 SV% along with a league-leading four shutouts through 26 games this season (14-10-2). He has allowed three or fewer goals in 18 of his last 19 games (12-6-1).

Sorokin has not played since December 19th, tending to a lower-body injury, but he will return to the crease on Tuesday against the New Jersey Devils. The 30-year-old Sorokin has a 2.55 GAA and .910 SV% in 24 games this season (12-10-2) and has been terrific since the end of October, posting a 2.14 GAA and .927 SV% in 17 games (10-6-1).

Sorokin has not played since December 19th due to a lower-body injury. He will serve as David Rittich's backup on Saturday against the Toronto Maple Leafs, but could return to the crease on Tuesday against the New Jersey Devils. The 30-year-old Sorokin has a 2.55 GAA and .910 SV% in 24 games this season (12-10-2).

Sorokin's move to IR is retroactive to December 20th, which means he's eligible to return for their next game. Sorokin will travel to Columbus on Saturday, and could return as soon as Tuesday in Chicago. Look for David Rittich to start both of their games on their Saturday/Sunday back-to-back.

Sorokin has been solid lately, but will miss at least one game due to an undisclosed injury. The 30-year-old Sorokin has a 2.55 GAA and .910 SV% in 24 games this season (12-10-2). The Islanders have recalled Marcus Hogberg from Bridgeport (AHL), but David Rittich will likely see most of the action between the pipes during Sorokin's absence.

The Islanders fell to the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday, with Sorokin allowing three unanswered goals on 21 shots (.857 SV%) in a 3-2 loss. Despite his most recent effort, Sorokin has been solid between the pipes for the Islanders, posting a 2.05 GAA and .930 SV% in his last 14 games (9-5-0). Sorokin and the Islanders will match up against a Vancouver Canucks team that has surprisingly outscored their opposition 5-1 in two games (2-0-0) since trading away their captain, Quinn Hughes.