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Ilya Sorokin may need to break this personal record this season

If the Islanders want to be competitive this season, they will need Ilya Sorokin to play more games than ever.

By Brian Germinaro · Eyes on Isles

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 10:00 AM

Key Things to Know

Ilya Sorokin will need to increase his workload for the New York Islanders to contend in 2026-27.
Sorokin recorded a 2.68 goals-against average and a .906 save percentage in 55 games last season.
He led the NHL with seven shutouts and finished second in Vezina Trophy voting.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Goaltender Ilya Sorokin is expected to play a crucial role for the New York Islanders in the upcoming 2026-27 season. With expectations low and the team widely viewed as a fringe wild-card contender, the Islanders may need Sorokin to log more games than ever to push for a playoff berth.

Last season, Sorokin appeared in 55 games, posting a 2.68 goals-against average alongside a .906 save percentage. He also led the National Hockey League with seven shutouts, ultimately finishing second in the voting for the Vezina Trophy.

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