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Islanders' Ilya Sorokin: Kept busy in overtime loss
Ilya Sorokin stopped 38 of 42 shots in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Oilers.Sorokin took an overtime loss for the second game in a row, but he was a big reason the New York Islanders got anything out of this contest. He's been busy lately, facing no fewer than 33 shots in any of his last five starts -- a span in which he's gone 2-1-2. Sorokin is now 4-3-3 overall while posting a 2.66 GAA and a .915 save percentage over 10 starts. The Islanders' road trip continues Thursday in Vancouver, which head coach Patrick Roy has indicated will likely be a start for Semyon Varlamov, per Andrew Gross of Newsday. Sorokin is probably going to see his next action Saturday in Seattle.
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Islanders' Ilya Sorokin: Tending twine in Edmonton
Ilya Sorokin will be in net for Tuesday's road matchup versus the Oilers, Andrew Gross of Newsday relays.Sorokin will make his 10th start of the season -- he's sporting a 4-3-2 record, .916 save percentage and 2.52 GAA through nine outings. The Russian netminder has faced at least 33 shots and allowed at least three goals in four consecutive games, a result of New York's blue line being ravaged by injuries. The Oilers have scored 2.67 goals per game across 15 contests. Sorokin is one victory away from reaching win No. 100 in his NHL career.
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Islanders' Ilya Sorokin: Losses in overtime Saturday
Ilya Sorokin stopped 29 of 33 shots in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Devils.Sorokin couldn't build on the win he recorded over the Penguins on Nov. 5, and the Russian netminder has yet to win back-to-back starts this season. He's gone 2-1-1 in four appearances in November, posting a 3.40 GAA and a .901 save percentage.
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Islanders' Ilya Sorokin: In blue paint Saturday
Ilya Sorokin will patrol the home crease versus New Jersey on Saturday, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.Sorokin is 4-3-1 with a 2.35 GAA and a .921 save percentage after a great start to the season. He has been facing plenty of rubber recently, with opposing teams averaging 36.33 shots in his last three appearances. The Devils sit eighth in scoring, averaging 3.63 goals per game.
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Islanders' Ilya Sorokin: Earns victory Tuesday
Ilya Sorokin turned aside 32 of 35 shots in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout win over the Penguins.Sorokin conceded two goals at even strength and one on the power play. The 29-year-old has allowed at least three goals in four of his last five outings, but he's 3-2-0 during that span. In addition, Sorokin has faced at least 35 shots in three consecutive contests, a result of New York contending with an injury-laden blue line. The Russian netminder is sporting a 4-3-1 record, .921 save percentage and 2.35 GAA through eight appearances.
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Islanders' Ilya Sorokin: In goal against Pens
Ilya Sorokin will get the starting nod at home versus Pittsburgh on Tuesday, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.Sorokin has had mixed results in his last four appearances, posting a 3.00 GAA and .908 save percentage while going 2-2-0 in that span. With the 29-year-old backstop getting the nod Tuesday, it will be the first time this season that he starts in three consecutive games. Still, Semyon Varlamov should still see plenty of opportunities the rest of the way, even if the bulk of the workload goes to Sorokin.
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Islanders' Ilya Sorokin: Allows four goals in defeat
Ilya Sorokin stopped 35 of 39 shots in a 5-2 loss to the Rangers on Sunday. The fifth goal was an empty-netter.Sorokin hadn't surrendered more than three goals in a game before Sunday's loss. He performed admirably behind a banged-up defense corps but received his second defeat in his last four outings. Sorokin has a 3-3-1 record with a 2.29 GAA and a .922 save percentage through seven appearances this season.
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Islanders' Ilya Sorokin: Starting Sunday
Ilya Sorokin will defend the road net Sunday versus the Rangers, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.Sorokin is coming off a 32-save performance in Friday's 4-3 win over Buffalo. He has a 3-2-1 record with a 2.00 GAA and a .928 save percentage through six outings this season. The Rangers rank fourth in the league with 3.90 goals per game in 2024-25.
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Islanders' Ilya Sorokin: Nabs third win of season
Ilya Sorokin turned aside 32 of 35 shots en route to a 4-3 victory over the Sabres on Friday.Sorokin allowed a power-play goal in the first period before conceding two tallies in the final frame, but he was crucial in staving off Buffalo's comeback attempt. The Russian netminder has been steady in net after undergoing back surgery during the offseason -- he's yet to allow more than three goals across six outings. The 29-year-old could receive an increased workload due to Semyon Varlamov's (1-3-1) early-season struggles. Sorokin is up to a 3-2-1 record with a .928 save percentage and a 2.00 GAA.
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Islanders' Ilya Sorokin: Tending twine Friday
Ilya Sorokin will defend the road cage versus the Sabres on Friday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.Sorokin has struggled to put together wins this season -- he's 2-2-1 in five outings -- despite posting a 1.80 GAA and .932 save percentage. Until he can get some offensive support, which seems unlikely from an New York Islanders squad that is scoring a league-worst 2.10 goals per game, Sorokin's fantasy value will be limited in formats that heavily value wins.