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
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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
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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 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.
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Islanders' Ilya Sorokin: Gets little help in loss
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Sorokin stopped 19 of 21 shots in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Ducks, with Anaheim's final goal getting scored into an empty net.
The 29-year-old netminder played well, but Sorokin once again got little help from his offense. Sorokin is 2-2-1 through his first five appearances this season with a dazzling 1.80 GAA and .931 save percentage, but the Islanders have scored a grand total of one goal in his three losses.
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Islanders' Ilya Sorokin: Starting Tuesday
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Sorokin will protect the home goal Tuesday against Anaheim, per Stefen Rosner of NHL.com.
Sorokin will get the first half of the Islanders' back-to-back, and Semyon Varlamov will play in Wednesday's road matchup versus Columbus. The 29-year-old Sorokin has stopped 103 of 110 shots en route to a 2-1-1 start to the season.
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Islanders' Ilya Sorokin: Earns overtime win
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Sorokin stopped 32 of 35 shots in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Devils.
Sorokin picked up his second win in four starts despite allowing a season-high three goals. The 29-year-old allowed a tally in each regulation period, but the Islanders won with a Bo Horvat goal in overtime. Sorokin has looked good early in 2024-25 and should continue to see No. 1 duties in goal, though he'll be watching Saturday's game versus the Panthers from the bench as Semyon Varlamov gets a start.
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Islanders' Ilya Sorokin: Tending twine Friday
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Sorokin will start in the road crease during Friday's matchup against New Jersey, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Sorokin has drawn starts in three of the Islanders' last four games, posting a 1-1-1 record, 1.33 GAA and .947 save percentage. He hasn't picked up a win since his season debut against Colorado on Oct. 14 but will attempt to bounce back against the Devils, who have scored 35 goals over 10 games to begin the season.
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Islanders' Ilya Sorokin: Needs more help from teammates
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Sorokin made 10 saves Tuesday in a 1-0 loss to Detriot.
Patrick Kane scored on the first shot of the game, but that was it. The ice was tilted hard at Alex Lyon and the Red Wings, who faced 29 shots. Sorokin is back to his old self in the net post-surgery, but he can't do it alone. This was the third time the Isles had been shut out this season. They have played just six games.
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Islanders' Ilya Sorokin: Gets starting nod for Tuesday
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Sorokin will be in goal at home versus the Red Wings on Tuesday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Sorokin has been fairly solid to open the season, posting a 1-0-1 record, 1.48 GAA and .953 save percentage in two appearances. The 29-year-old backstop figures to continue splitting the workload with Semyon Varlamov for the time being, but could cement himself as the true No. 1 option if he continues to perform at this level.
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Islanders' Ilya Sorokin: Loses goalie duel
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Sorokin stopped 29 of 30 shots in Thursday's 1-0 overtime loss to the Blues.
Sorokin was stellar throughout the game, but Joel Hofer was just a little better. With just three goals allowed on 64 shots across his first two starts, Sorokin is off to a great start as he looks to shake off a disappointing 2023-24. The Islanders return home for their next game Saturday versus the Canadiens.
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Islanders' Ilya Sorokin: Starting Thursday's game
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Sorokin will be in the road crease for Thursday's game against St. Louis, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Sorokin was the first goalie off the ice during Wednesday's morning skate, and head coach Patrick Roy confirmed the 29-year-old as the starting goaltender in the hours leading up to Thursday's matchup. Sorokin made his first start of the season on the road against Colorado on Monday and picked up the win while turning aside 32 of 34 shots.
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Islanders' Ilya Sorokin: Earns win Monday
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Sorokin allowed two goals on 34 shots in Monday's 6-2 win over the Avalanche.
The Isles conceded seven goals and went 0-1-1 in their first two games with Semyon Varlamov between the pipes, so this was a step in the right direction. The Islanders seem to be easing Sorokin back into action after he underwent back surgery in the offseason, and while he should eventually recover the starting role from Varlamov, it wouldn't be surprising if the latter starts against the Blues on Thursday in the final contest of New York's three-game road trip.
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Islanders' Ilya Sorokin: Set for season debut
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Sorokin was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports, indicating he will protect the road net Monday against Colorado.
Sorokin will make his season debut after Semyon Varlamov (0-1-1) played in the first two contests of the 2024-25 campaign. The 29-year-old Sorokin earned a 25-19-12 record with two shutouts, a 3.01 GAA and a .908 save percentage over 56 regular-season appearances in 2023-24. Even though Colorado hasn't picked up a victory yet this year, the team has scored eight goals in two outings.
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Islanders' Ilya Sorokin: Serving as backup on Opening Night
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Sorokin will serve as the backup goaltender for Thursday's Opening Night matchup at home against Utah, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Sorokin was limited during training camp following offseason back surgery, but he's been deemed healthy ahead of the Islanders' regular-season opener. However, the team will roll with Semyon Varlamov as the Opening Night starter in the crease. Sorokin will attempt to bounce back this season after logging a 25-19-12 record, 3.01 GAA and .908 save percentage last year.
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Islanders' Ilya Sorokin: Ready to rock
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Sorokin (back) will be in the lineup against Utah on Thursday for Opening Night, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.
However, head coach Patrick Roy hasn't decided if Sorokin or Semyon Varlamov will be between the pipes in Thursday's contest. The 29-year-old Sorokin was limited during training camp following offseason back surgery. He posted a 25-19-12 record with two shutouts, a 3.01 GAA and a .908 save percentage over 56 appearances during the 2023-24 regular season.
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Islanders' Ilya Sorokin: Not ruled out for Opening Night
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Sorokin (back) hasn't been ruled out from starting Opening Night against Utah on Thursday, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.
Sorokin practiced again Sunday and appears to be trending in the right direction following offseason back surgery. He posted a 25-19-12 record with two shutouts, a 3.01 GAA and a .908 save percentage over 56 appearances during the 2023-24 regular season. Semyon Varlamov could start Thursday's home contest versus Utah if Sorokin isn't ready to play.
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Islanders' Ilya Sorokin: Remains day-to-day
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Coach Patrick Roy said Thursday that he is taking it one day at a time with Sorokin (back), Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Roy would not say whether or not Sorokin will play in the Islanders' final exhibition game Friday. Sorokin was warming up and partaking in Thursday's practice, the first time in training camp that he has done so this season. The 29-year-old had a tough 2023-24 campaign, registering a 25-19-12 record with a 3.01 GAA and a .908 save percentage, his worst campaign in four NHL seasons. Should Sorokin not be ready for Opening Night on Oct. 10 versus Utah, look for Semyon Varlamov to get the start.
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Islanders' Ilya Sorokin: Undergoes back surgery
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Sorokin had surgery to address a back injury this offseason but is not expected to miss any regular-season action, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports Monday.
Sorokin may not feature much, if at all, during the preseason as a result of his back surgery but all signs point to him being on the Opening Night roster versus Utah on Oct. 10. Whether or not he gets the starting nod for that game may depend on both his recovery timeline and how well Semyon Varlamov performs in preseason contests. While Sorokin likely has the edge in terms of being the starter to open the year, his hold on the No. 1 job should probably be considered tenuous at best after a rough finish to 2023-24.
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Islanders' Ilya Sorokin: Pulled in the second
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Sorokin allowed three goals on 14 shots before he was replaced by Semyon Varlamov in the second period of Thursday's 3-2 Game 3 loss to Carolina. Sorokin was credited with the loss.
Looking to climb out of a 2-0 hole in the series, the Islanders elected to switch things up and turn to Sorokin in net for Game 3. The 28-year-old netminder allowed two goals on the first six shots he faced in the first period and a third tally to Sebastian Aho 7:14 into the second before he was pulled in favor of Varlamov. Sorokin seemed to be the Islanders' unquestioned starter after signing an eight-year extension prior to the season. However, he was outplayed down the stretch by Varlamov, who took over the top goaltending job heading into the playoffs. Sorokin went 25-19-12 during the regular season with a career-low .908 save percentage and 3.01 GAA.
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Islanders' Ilya Sorokin: Expected starter for Thursday
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Sorokin is set to start at home against Carolina on Thursday, per Andrew Gross of Newsday.
Sorokin had a 25-19-12 record, 3.01 GAA and .908 save percentage in 56 appearances during the regular season. Semyon Varlamov was in net for the first two contests of the Islanders' first-round series and initially appeared to be the projected starter for Game 3 after being the first goaltender off the ice following Wednesday's morning skate, but coach Patrick Roy has indicated New York will make a change in goal. Carolina has a 2-0 series lead and has outscored the Islanders 8-4.
