ILYA SOROKIN NEWS

Gets little help in loss 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.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Carlsson, Terry score power-play goals and Dostal stops 41 as Ducks top Islanders 3-1

Leo Carlsson and Troy Terry scored power-play goals, Lukas Dostal turned aside 41 shots and the Anaheim Ducks beat the New York Islanders 3-1

OCTOBER 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting Tuesday Sorokin will protect the home goal Tuesday against Anaheim, per Stefen Rosner of NHL.com.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Earns overtime win Sorokin stopped 32 of 35 shots in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Devils.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Horvat scores in overtime as Islanders beat Devils 4-3

Bo Horvat scored 1:09 into overtime winner and the New York Islanders beat the New Jersey Devils 4-3

OCTOBER 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NYI@NJD: Bratt scores goal against Ilya Sorokin | New Jersey Devils NYI@NJD: Bratt scores goal against Ilya Sorokin

OCTOBER 26 • NHL.COM

NYI@NJD: Lazar scores goal against Ilya Sorokin | New Jersey Devils NYI@NJD: Lazar scores goal against Ilya Sorokin

OCTOBER 26 • NHL.COM

NYI@NJD: Hischier scores goal against Ilya Sorokin | New Jersey Devils NYI@NJD: Hischier scores goal against Ilya Sorokin

OCTOBER 26 • NHL.COM

Tending twine Friday Sorokin will start in the road crease during Friday's matchup against New Jersey, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Needs more help from teammates Sorokin made 10 saves Tuesday in a 1-0 loss to Detriot.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Kane scores, Alex Lyon makes 29 saves and Red Wings edge Islanders 1-0

Patrick Kane scored a first-period goal, Alex Lyon made 29 saves and the Detroit Red Wings held on to edge the New York Islanders 1-0

OCTOBER 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DET@NYI: Kane scores goal against Ilya Sorokin | Detroit Red Wings DET@NYI: Kane scores goal against Ilya Sorokin

OCTOBER 23 • NHL.COM

Gets starting nod for Tuesday Sorokin will be in goal at home versus the Red Wings on Tuesday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Loses goalie duel Sorokin stopped 29 of 30 shots in Thursday's 1-0 overtime loss to the Blues.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Thursday's game Sorokin will be in the road crease for Thursday's game against St. Louis, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Earns win Monday Sorokin allowed two goals on 34 shots in Monday's 6-2 win over the Avalanche.

Impact 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 off 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.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

NYI 6 vs COL 2: Ilya Sorokin | New York Islanders NYI 6 vs COL 2: Ilya Sorokin

OCTOBER 15 • NHL.COM

Nelson's 2 goals lifts Islanders to 6-2 win over Avalanche in Patrick Roy's return to Colorado

Brock Nelson scored his first two goals of the season 2:49 apart in the second period, and the New York Islanders beat the Colorado Avalanche 6-2 to give coach Patrick Roy a win in...

OCTOBER 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set for season debut 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.

Impact Sorokin will make his season debut after Semyon Varlamov (0-1-1) played in the first two contests of the 2024-24 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.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Serving as backup on Opening Night Sorokin will serve as the backup goaltender for Thursday's Opening Night matchup at home against Utah, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to rock Sorokin (back) will be in the lineup against Utah on Thursday for Opening Night, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Not ruled out for Opening Night Sorokin (back) hasn't been ruled out from starting Opening Night against Utah on Thursday, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

Impact 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. Seymon Varlamov could start Thursday's home contest versus Utah if Sorokin isn't ready to play.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

2024-25 Training Camp Day 15: Ilya Sorokin | New York Islanders 2024-25 Training Camp Day 15: Sorokin

OCTOBER 3 • NHL.COM

Remains day-to-day Per Andrew Gross of Newsday, coach Patrick Roy said Thursday, that he is taking it one day at a time with Sorokin (back surgery).

Impact 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 Sorokin has done so this season. Sorokin 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.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Isles' Roy reveals nature of Sorokin's injury Isles coach, as his first training camp nears, revealed why top goaltender Sorokin won't be ready for camp

SEPTEMBER 16 • NEWSDAY.COM