Ilya Sorokin - NHL News & Rumors

Gets back in win column Sorokin stopped 26 of 28 shots in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Kings.

Impact Sorokin had lost his last three outings, but a matchup against the struggling Kings was just what he needed. The 31-year-old was steady to pick up his seventh win in 13 starts on the year (7-4-2). Sorokin has added a 2.53 GAA and a .915 save percentage, numbers that suggest he hasn't gotten as much fortune as he should. The Islanders wrap up their California road trip against the Ducks on Saturday. They haven't asked Sorokin to play more than three straight games yet this season, so it's not a lock he'll get the nod in Anaheim, as that would be a fourth consecutive start for the veteran netminder.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Schenn helps Islanders beat Kings 5-2 to end winless streak at 4

Brayden Schenn had a goal and two assists, Victor Eklund scored for the fourth straight game, and the New York Islanders snapped a four-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over t...

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Protecting road net Sorokin will guard the road goal versus the Kings on Thursday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Impact Sorokin is in a bit of a skid, having lost three straight games. He's 0-1-2 with 10 goals allowed on 115 shots in that span. The Kings have scored just 11 goals over their last four contests, so this could be an opportunity for them to bounce back.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Makes 37 saves in shootout loss Sorokin stopped 37 of 39 shots through overtime in Monday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Sharks.

Impact Sorokin faced a heavy workload, turning aside 37 shots while allowing even-strength goals to Ivar Stenberg and Tyler Toffoli. The veteran finished regulation and overtime with a .949 save percentage, delivering another impressive performance after making 45 saves against New Jersey in his previous appearance. His consistently heavy workload continues to support his fantasy value, particularly in save-based formats, but he's now on a three-game losing skid, going 0-1-2 in that span despite allowing three or fewer goals twice.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ivar Stenberg leads the Sharks past the Islanders 3-2 in a shootout to stop their 5-game skid

Ivar Stenberg scored the only goal in a shootout that lasted eight rounds, and the San Jose Sharks beat the New York Islanders 3-2 to snap a five-game losing streak

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

NYI@SJS: Stenberg scores goal against Ilya Sorokin | San Jose Sharks Ivar Stenberg (SJS) scores goal against Ilya Sorokin (NYI) to make it 1 - 1

5 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

Defending road crease Monday Sorokin will start Monday's road game against the Sharks, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

Impact Sorokin has been somewhat inconsistent recently, as he's gone 1-1-1 with a 3.64 GAA and .890 save percentage across his last three appearances. He'll draw a second consecutive start Monday and will have a favorable matchup against the Sharks, who have logged 2.47 goals per game to begin the year, which is the third-worst mark in the NHL.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Faces barrage of shots in loss Sorokin turned aside 45 of 50 shots on goal in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to New Jersey.

Impact Sorokin faced the half-century mark in shots on goal Saturday, and if it wasn't for the 31-year-old netminder, the Isles likely would have lost in regulation. His save total of 45 Saturday tied the third-highest number of saves he's made in a single game across his seven-year NHL career. Currently, Sorokin holds a 6-4-1 record, a 2.64 GAA, a shutout and a .910 save percentage over 11 outings this season. Despite his recently inflated GAA, Sorokin remains a clear No. 1 fantasy option given his big-game potential and overall track record.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jack Hughes scores in overtime as Devils rally past Islanders 5-4

Jack Hughes scored in overtime to lift the New Jersey Devils to a 5-4 victory over the New York Islanders on Saturday

NOVEMBER 8 • Associated Press

Slated for historic start Sorokin is expected to guard the home net in Saturday's clash against New Jersey, per Andrew Gross of Newsday.

Impact With Saturday's start, Sorokin will take sole possession of second place for most goalie appearances in Islanders history, trailing only Billy Smith. Across 10 appearances in the 2026-27 campaign, the 31-year-old Sorokin has posted a 6-4-0 record, a 2.41 GAA, a shutout and a .911 save percentage. He'll face a relatively tough matchup Saturday against New Jersey, but fantasy managers should start Sorokin with confidence given his track record as a consistent top-10 goalie in the NHL.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Yields three goals in loss Sorokin turned away 20 of 23 shots on goal in Saturday's 4-0 loss to the Oilers.

Impact While Sorokin didn't bring his best stuff in Saturday's clash, he was also left on an island by his offense, which was kept off the scoreboard for the first time this season. Outside a rough second period, the 31-year-old Sorokin kept the Isles' net tidy. Overall, he now holds a 6-4-0 record, a 2.41 GAA, one shutout and a .911 save percentage across 10 appearances this season. Despite alternating results over his past four contests, Sorokin remains a clear No. 1 fantasy option between the pipes due to his expected workload and proven success over numerous full seasons. His next opportunity to bounce back is Thursday against the reigning Stanley Cup champs.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Connor McDavid extends his assist streak to 14 games as the Oilers beat the Islanders 4-0

Connor McDavid extended his NHL-record season-opening assist streak to 14 games by setting up Ryan Nugent-Hopkins’ second goal, and the Edmonton Oilers opened their road trip by be...

OCTOBER 31 • Associated Press

EDM@NYI: Nugent-Hopkins scores goal against Ilya Sorokin | Edmonton Oilers Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (EDM) scores goal against Ilya Sorokin (NYI) to make it 0 - 2

OCTOBER 31 • NHL.COM

EDM@NYI: Podkolzin scores goal against Ilya Sorokin | Edmonton Oilers Vasily Podkolzin (EDM) scores goal against Ilya Sorokin (NYI) to make it 0 - 2

OCTOBER 31 • NHL.COM

Facing Oilers Sorokin will protect the home net against Edmonton on Saturday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Impact Sorokin is coming off a 22-save effort in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Islanders. He has a 6-3-1 record, a 2.34 GAA and a .915 save percentage through nine appearances in the 2026-27 campaign. Edmonton (9-2-2) leads the league with 4.23 goals per game this season.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Makes 22 saves in overtime win Sorokin stopped 22 of 25 shots in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Wild.

Impact Sorokin allowed one goal in each period of regulation before keeping Minnesota off the scoreboard in the extra frame. His established starting role continues to provide considerable fantasy value, although inconsistent save efficiency can occasionally offset his strong win potential. Even though he's won four of his last five appearances (4-1-0), Sorokin also has a slightly subpar .896 save percentage on 135 shots faced in that span.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Schaefer scores his 2nd goal of the game in OT to lift Islanders past Wild, 4-3

Matthew Schaefer scored his second goal of the game on a wrist shot at 33 seconds of overtime to give the New York Islanders a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night

OCTOBER 30 • Associated Press

Starting against Minnesota Sorokin will start Thursday's road game against Minnesota, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Impact Sorokin's three-game winning streak came to an end Sunday against Dallas when he allowed six goals on 38 shots during a 6-3 defeat on the road. However, he'll return to the crease Thursday after getting a night off Tuesday in Nashville. Across his first eight appearances of the 2026-27 campaign, Sorokin has gone 5-3-0 with a 2.26 GAA and .919 save percentage.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Allows six goals in road loss Sorokin stopped 32 of 38 shots in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Stars.

Impact Sorokin endured a difficult outing despite a heavy workload, finishing with an .842 save percentage while facing a red-hot Dallas team that won its fifth straight game. Dallas generated consistent offensive pressure and pulled away with three goals in the third period, leaving the Islanders unable to recover. The veteran netminder remains New York's primary option between the pipes, but performances like this can significantly damage his fantasy ratios even when he accumulates a respectable number of saves. Sorokin has made eight starts this season, going 5-3-0 with a 2.26 GAA and .919 save percentage, so there's a big chance this was just a subpar performance, and he'll look to bounce back the next time he's guarding the Isles' crease.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Jason Robertson scores twice to help the Stars beat the Islanders 6-3

Jason Robertson scored twice and the Dallas Stars had a three-goal third period in a 6-3 victory over the New York Islanders on Sunday night

OCTOBER 26 • Associated Press

Drawing start Sunday Sorokin will start Sunday's road game against Dallas, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

Impact Sorokin got the night off Thursday against the Kings, but he'll return to the crease Sunday for the third time in the last four games. Across his first seven appearances of the regular season, he's gone 5-2-0 with a 1.72 GAA and .934 save percentage.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Not busy in fifth win Sorokin stopped 15 shots in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Ducks.

Impact While he didn't face a lot of rubber, Sorokin came up big when he needed to, and both goals against him came when his defense allowed clean looks from in close. The 31-year-old netminder has won three straight starts, and through seven appearances to begin the season he's gone 5-2-0 with a stellar 1.72 GAA and .934 save percentage.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Islanders score 3 1st-period goals, beat Ducks 3-2 for 2nd straight win

Ondrej Palat, Viktor Eklund and Simon Holmstrom scored first-period goals and the New York Islanders beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 on Tuesday night for their second straight victory

OCTOBER 21 • Associated Press

In goal Tuesday Sorokin will get the starting nod at home versus the Ducks on Tuesday, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

Impact Sorokin has allowed two or fewer goals in four of his last five outings, posting a 4-1-0 record, 1.60 GAA and one shutout. Even with no back-to-backs on the short-term schedule, the team has outlined plans to give Semyon Varlamov at least one start a week, which means Sorokin may get the night off either against the Kings on Thursday or the Stars on Sunday.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Cream always rises to top Sorokin made 26 saves in a 4-1 victory over the Maple Leafs on Saturday.

Impact Sorokin was strong when he needed to be, and his defense did an outstanding job in keeping lanes open and the Leafs to the outside. He was especially strong in the third when Toronto outshot New York 13-3. Sorokin is 4-2-0 in six starts this season. His .940 save percentage is fourth-best in the NHL, and his 1.68 GAA is fifth. He's long been the third wheel in the discussion of the best Russian goalie in the NHL. But this could be the season Sorokin rises to the top given Igor Shesterkin's (lower body) injury and Andrei Vasilevskiy's sluggish start.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

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