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Ilya Sorokin gives the Islanders the advantage they need in the playoff chase Sorokin is 6-1-2 with .938 save percentage and 2.08 goals-against average since Feb. 11.

MARCH 10, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Nelson's OT goal lifts Islanders to 4-3 win over Penguins

Brock Nelson scored on a breakaway in overtime and the New York Islanders rallied to defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3

MARCH 10, 2023 • Associated Press

Starting in Pittsburgh Per Stefen Rosner of NYI Hockey Now, Sorokin was the first goalie off the ice at morning skate, putting him on track to guard the road goal versus the Penguins on Thursday.

Impact Sorokin has played well recently, picking up back-to-back wins over the Red Wings and the Sabres while posting an admirable 1.51 GAA and .936 save percentage. He'll try to secure his 23rd victory of the season in a road matchup with a Pittsburgh team that's 17-9-4 at home this year.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Key driver in team's success Sorokin made 33 saves Thursday in a 4-3 overtime win over the Penguins.

Impact The Pens went up 3-1 by the midpoint of the game, but Sorokin didn't have a chance on two of the three goals. Jake Guentzel tipped a point shot and Jason Zucker wristed a shot from the slot, both in the first period. Josh Archibald was awarded a goal when a point shot went in off his glove. Sorokin has won three straight and is 6-1-1 in his last eight starts, and has been a key driver in the team's climb into a wild card spot.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bailey, Fasching lead Islanders to 3-2 win over Sabres

Josh Bailey and Hudson Fasching each had a goal and an assist in the third period, and the New York Islanders beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-2

MARCH 8, 2023 • Associated Press

Taking on Sabres Sorokin will guard the home goal Tuesday versus the Sabres, Stefen Rosner of NYI Hockey Now reports.

Impact Sorokin has won three of his last five starts, allowing just eight goals over that span. He'll get a tough test versus the high-scoring Sabres, but Sorokin's status as one of the best goalies in the league makes him a solid option in fantasy anyway.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns win vs. Buffalo Sorokin saved 22 of 24 shots in a 3-2 win over Buffalo on Tuesday.

Impact Sorokin surrendered a goal in each of the second and third periods. He has a 22-18-6 record, 2.31 GAA and .926 save percentage in 48 games this season. Sorokin has allowed just four goals on 78 shots over his last three starts.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Anders Lee scores twice as Islanders beat Red Wings 4-1

Anders Lee scored two of New York’s four third-period goals, helping the Islanders beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-1

MARCH 4, 2023 • Associated Press

Facing Detroit Sorokin will defend the home crease versus Detroit on Saturday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Impact Sorokin continues to be a top-three goaltender in the NHL, despite his 20-18-6 record. Sorokin has outstanding peripherals, with a 2.37 GAA and .925 save percentage. Sorokin will face the Red Wings, who are tied for 21st in scoring with an average of 3.02 goals per game.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gaudreau scores in shootout, Wild beat Islanders 2-1

Frederick Gaudreau scored in the shootout to lift the Minnesota Wild to a 2-1 win over the New York Islanders

MARCH 1, 2023 • Associated Press

Facing Wild Sorokin will guard the road goal versus the Wild on Tuesday, Ethan Sears of the New York Post reports.

Impact Sorokin took a loss versus the Kings in his last outing, but he won his three previous starts before that game. The 27-year-old has gone 4-2-1 with a 2.57 GAA and a .926 save percentage through seven games in February. The Wild have gone 5-0-1 in their last six contests, so this could be a challenging outing even for a goalie of Sorokin's caliber.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kings use 3-goal second period to power past Islanders 3-2

Phillip Danault, Arthur Kaliyev and Gabriel Vilardi scored in the second period and the Los Angeles Kings ended a two-game skid by defeating the New York Islanders 3-2

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • Associated Press

Facing Kings Sorokin was the first goaltender off the ice at practice Friday and will get the home start versus LA, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Impact The Islanders are currently sitting in the first wild card spot in the Eastern Conference so they're likely going to play Sorokin as much as possible in an attempt to retain their spot in the race for the playoffs. Sorokin has won three straight games, giving up seven goals on 114 shots over that span. He is 20-17-5 with a 2.39 GAA and a .925 save percentage -- his peripherals make him a top-five goaltender in the NHL. Sorokin will face the Kings, who are tied for ninth in NHL scoring with 200 goals in 59 games.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yields three goals in loss Sorokin stopped 25 of 28 shots in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Kings.

Impact The three goals against came in a span of 5:34 during the second period. Sorokin's personal winning streak ended at three games with this loss, which dropped him to 20-18-5 on the season. He's also recorded a 2.41 GAA and a .925 save percentage through 45 outings as one of the best netminders in the league. The Islanders begin a two-game road trip Sunday in Winnipeg.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Holmstrom, Sorokin lead Islanders to 2-1 win vs. Jets

Simon Holmstrom scored the go-ahead goal in the third period and Ilya Sorokin made 24 saves to lead the New York Islanders to a 2-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • Associated Press

Jets' Nikolaj Ehlers Snipes Top Corner Beauty Past Islanders' Ilya Sorokin In 500th Career Game

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Slated to start Per Andrew Gross of Newsday, Sorokin was the first goalie off the ice at morning skate, putting him on track to guard the home goal versus the Jets on Wednesday.

Impact Sorokin was excellent in his last start Monday against the Penguins, stopping a whopping 44 of 46 shots en route to a 4-2 victory. He'll try to extend his personal winning streak to three games in a home matchup with a Winnipeg team that's averaging 3.03 goals per game on the road this year, 15th in the NHL.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grounds Jets with 25 saves Sorokin made 25 saves in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Jets.

Impact Sorokin allowed a game-tying power-play goal to Nikolaj Ehlers in the second period, but that was the only blemish on the Russian netminder's ledger. The Islanders are in the thick of the playoff race and currently hold an Eastern Conference Wild Card spot, though the teams competing with them have played fewer games. Sorokin has done his best to boost his team's playoff hopes with three consecutive victories, improving his record to 20-17-5.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ilya Sorokin UNBELIEVABLE Paddle Save vs Penguins #shorts

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • YOUTUBE

GAME RECAP: Penguins vs. Islanders (02.20.23) | Jarry Returns to the Lineup

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Islanders rally in the third for 4-2 win over Penguins

Bo Horvat and Anders Lee scored less than 2 minutes apart in the third period to spark the New York Islanders to a 4-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • Associated Press

Islanders' Ilya Sorokin Commits Larceny With UNBELIEVABLE Paddle Save On Kris Letang

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Rob Rossi: Ilya Sorokin has made 38 saves for Islanders... - The Athletic Ilya Sorokin has made 38 saves for Islanders with 14 minutes remaining in regulation. Wowza.

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Ilya Sorokin with the save of the YEAR!

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Rob Rossi: Great lateral save by Ilya Sorokin on Evgen... - The Athletic Great lateral save by Ilya Sorokin on Evgen Malkin to prevent Penguins from taking a 2-0 lead near the 10-minute mark of opening period. Rem...

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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Nelson's OT goal lifts Islanders to 4-3 win over Penguins

Bailey, Fasching lead Islanders to 3-2 win over Sabres

Anders Lee scores twice as Islanders beat Red Wings 4-1

Gaudreau scores in shootout, Wild beat Islanders 2-1

Kings use 3-goal second period to power past Islanders 3-2

Holmstrom, Sorokin lead Islanders to 2-1 win vs. Jets

Islanders rally in the third for 4-2 win over Penguins