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| HT/WT: 6-2, 195 lbs |
| Birthplace: Mezhdurechensk, Russia |
| Age: 31 |
| Experience: 6 |
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2026 Goaltending
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| Regular Season | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2.57 | .914 | 1 |
Top Ilya Sorokin News
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Islanders' Ilya Sorokin: Makes 37 saves in shootout loss
Sorokin stopped 37 of 39 shots through overtime in Monday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Sharks.
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.
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Islanders' Ilya Sorokin: Defending road crease Monday
Sorokin will start Monday's road game against the Sharks, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.
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.
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Islanders' Ilya Sorokin: 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.
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 regular-season game across his seven-year NHL career. Sorokin holds a 6-4-1 record, a 2.64 GAA, one 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.
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Islanders' Ilya Sorokin: Slated for historic start
Sorokin is expected to guard the home net in Saturday's clash against New Jersey, per Andrew Gross of Newsday.
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.
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Islanders' Ilya Sorokin: Yields three goals in loss
Sorokin turned away 20 of 23 shots on goal in Saturday's 4-0 loss to the Oilers.
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.
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Islanders' Ilya Sorokin: Facing Oilers
Sorokin will protect the home net against Edmonton on Saturday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
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.
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Islanders' Ilya Sorokin: Makes 22 saves in overtime win
Sorokin stopped 22 of 25 shots in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Wild.
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.
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Islanders' Ilya Sorokin: Starting against Minnesota
Sorokin will start Thursday's road game against Minnesota, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
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.
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Islanders' Ilya Sorokin: Allows six goals in road loss
Sorokin stopped 32 of 38 shots in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Stars.
Sorokin endured a difficult outing and 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.
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Islanders' Ilya Sorokin: Drawing start Sunday
Sorokin will start Sunday's road game against Dallas, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.
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 has gone 5-2-0 with a 1.72 GAA and .934 save percentage.
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Islanders' Ilya Sorokin: Not busy in fifth win
Sorokin stopped 15 shots in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Ducks.
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.
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Islanders' Ilya Sorokin: In goal Tuesday
Sorokin will get the starting nod at home versus the Ducks on Tuesday, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.
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.
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Islanders' Ilya Sorokin: Cream always rises to top
Sorokin made 26 saves in a 4-1 victory over the Maple Leafs on Saturday.
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.
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Islanders' Ilya Sorokin: Tending twine Saturday
Sorokin will protect the road goal versus the Maple Leafs on Saturday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Sorokin has gone 3-2-0 with a 1.81 GAA and a .934 save percentage over five outings this season. He'll continue to handle most of the starts in goal for the Islanders. Toronto has 22 goals over the last five contests, so this could be a challenging matchup even for a goalie as good as Sorokin.
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Islanders' Ilya Sorokin: Hangs on for win Tuesday
Sorokin turned aside 22 of 24 shots on net in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Canucks.
After a shaky second period, Sorokin gathered himself and kept the Canucks off the board in the third to help guide the Islanders to Tuesday's victory. Overall, the 31-year-old netminder now holds a 3-2-0 record, a shutout, a 1.81 GAA and a .934 save percentage across five appearances. He appears to be on track for another successful season, which makes the veteran netminder an elite fantasy option between the pipes moving forward. Expect Sorokin to challenge the 30-win threshold for the third time in the past five seasons.
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Islanders' Ilya Sorokin: Guarding cage versus Canucks
Sorokin will patrol the crease at home against Vancouver on Tuesday, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.
Sorokin will look to bounce back from his worst outing of the season, giving up four goals on 25 shots in a loss to the Lightning on Saturday. Despite the poor performance, Sorokin is still sporting a 2-2-0 record and 1.76 GAA through four games this year.
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Islanders' Ilya Sorokin: Falls in duel with Vasilevskiy
Sorokin made 21 saves in a 5-3 loss to the Lightning on Saturday. He allowed four goals.
He and Andrei Vasilevskiy were locked in a duel until Brandon Hagel broke the tie at 18:16 of the third period. Sorokin has been lights out this season, recording a 2-2-0 record with one shutout, a 1.77 GAA and .937 save percentage. Prior to Saturday, he had allowed just three goals in three starts.
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Islanders' Ilya Sorokin: Set to start Saturday
Sorokin is expected to protect the home net against Tampa Bay on Saturday, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.
Sorokin occupied the starter's crease during the morning skate and was the first goalie off the ice. While posting a 2-1-0 record in three outings this season, he has stopped 83 of 86 shots. Tampa Bay (3-1-0) has 11 goals in four contests this campaign.
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Islanders' Ilya Sorokin: Stops 22 shots in win Thursday
Sorokin stopped 22 of 23 shots in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Blackhawks.
Sorokin came within minutes of recording a shutout before Frank Nazar scored with 2:34 remaining in regulation. The Russian netminder was particularly sharp early in the second period, denying Cole Smith on a breakaway during a sequence that required video review to determine whether the puck crossed the goal line. Sorokin has looked excellent to start the season, posting a save percentage of at least .920 in each of his three contests and going 2-1-0 with a 1.01 GAA and .965 save percentage to open the campaign.
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Islanders' Ilya Sorokin: Set to start Thursday
Sorokin was the first goalie off at Wednesday's optional practice, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports, indicating that he's slated to start Thursday's home game against the Blackhawks.
Sorokin is set to start for the third time in the Islanders' first four regular-season games. Across his first two starts of the year, he went 1-1-0 with a 1.02 GAA and .968 save percentage.
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