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Sorokin stopped 35 shots on 38 attempts on net in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Avalanche.

Sorokin tended a clean first 28 minutes before he allowed back-to-back goals midway through the second period. Outside of one more goal inside the first two minutes of the third period, he cruised to his second consecutive win. With the victory, the 30-year-old netminder is up to a 9-8-2 record with a .906 save percentage and a 2.60 GAA through 19 appearances this year. His 35 saves Thursday were one stop shy of his season-high, proving he can help guide the Islanders to a run-and-gun win. After a sluggish start to the season, Sorokin has been on fire in his last nine starts with five wins, a 1.81 GAA and a .932 save percentage. He should be rostered in nearly all two-goalie fantasy formats moving forward with the Isles just two points out of a playoff spot in the Metropolitan Division. His next chance to take the ice is Saturday against Tampa Bay, who would welcome the chance to see Sorokin again after he tended a 30-save statement win over the Lightning on Tuesday.

Blackwood made 36 saves on 41 attempts on goal in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Islanders.

Blackwood got off on the wrong foot in Thursday's contest as he allowed the first four goals of the contest through 28 minutes. With the loss, he now has a 6-1-1 record with a 2.28 GAA and a .920 save percentage through eight appearances this season. The 28-year-old netminder was off to an elite start this season, with Thursday's loss ending his six-game win streak. Blackwood has shown flashes of greatness with a shutout in a quarter of his appearances this season, but will likely have his ceiling in fantasy limited while operating in tandem with Scott Wedgewood. Regardless, Blackwood should be rostered in all fantasy formats while the Avalanche remain atop the Central Division standings. His next opportunity to bounce back is Saturday in a tilt with the Rangers.

Knight is set to start on the road against the Kings on Thursday, per Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.

Knight is 8-5-5 with a 2.52 GAA and a .917 save percentage in 18 outings this season. He stopped 25 of 28 shots en route to a 4-3 shootout loss to Vegas on Tuesday. The Kings are in a tie for 28th in goals per game with 2.62.

Kuemper will protect the home goal versus the Blackhawks on Thursday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Kuemper's continued to play well recently, but he's 1-2-2 with 11 goals allowed over his last five games. He's maintained a .918 save percentage in that span. The Blackhawks have scored 14 goals over their last four contests and could present a bit of a challenge.

Woll (lower body) won't return to Thursday's game versus the Hurricanes.

Woll stopped 22 of 23 shots over the first two periods of the contest before exiting. The Maple Leafs are also missing Anthony Stolarz (upper body), putting their goaltending group in a precarious spot. Dennis Hildeby took over in goal Thursday and would likely see a starting role if Woll is forced to miss additional time.

Daccord will protect the road goal versus the Oilers on Thursday, per the NHL media site.

Daccord surrendered four goals on 25 shots in Saturday's 4-0 loss to the Oilers. He'll get a chance to redeem himself in a rematch Thursday in Edmonton, though the 29-year-old goalie has allowed 12 goals over his last five games, a 1-3-1 span for him. The Oilers have struggled this year but will be looking to replicate their effort from Saturday, which makes this a risky fantasy matchup for Daccord.

Talbot will protect the road goal versus the Blue Jackets on Thursday, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.

Talbot has lost his last three outings, giving up 11 goals on 68 shots in that 0-2-1 span. The 38-year-old will look to right the ship against Columbus, who has 16 goals scored while going 2-1-3 over the last six games.

Saros is expected to start on the road against Florida on Thursday, per Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site.

Saros has an 8-9-3 record, 2.97 GAA and .893 save percentage in 20 outings this season. He's won his past two starts while stopping 51 of 55 shots (.927 save percentage). The Panthers are in a five-way tie for 15th in goals per game with 3.00.

Shesterkin will protect the road goal versus the Senators on Thursday, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports.

Shesterkin will be between the pipes for his sixth straight start. He's gone 4-1-0 with a 2.21 GAA and a .921 save percentage over his last five outings. The Senators are 2-3-0 with 13 goals scored over their last five games, but they wont 5-2 over the Canadiens on Tuesday.

Andersen will defend the home crease against the Maple Leafs on Thursday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Andersen has been in a skid across the past few weeks, as he's gone 0-3-2 with a 3.26 GAA and .849 save percentage over his last five starts. He didn't appear in either of Carolina's last two games but will return to the crease for Thursday's home matchup. The Maple Leafs have had a proficient offense this year, scoring 3.42 goals per game, which is the fifth-highest mark in the NHL.