Sorokin's Shutout Total Shines Amidst Reduced Efficiency
Ilya Sorokin's 2025-26 season sees him with 7 shutouts in 51 games, matching his career high, which is a significant positive. However, his .908 SV% and 2.62 GAA are a step back from his peak 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons (.924-.925 SV%, 2.34-2.40 GAA), though his GAA is an improvement over the prior two years. He has accumulated 28 wins in 51 starts, providing solid volume.
Date | Opponent | Score | Role | SV | SA | SV% | GA | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12 | vs  | L 1–4 | Start | 18 | 22 | .818 | 4 | 56:57 |
| Apr 11 | vs  | L 0–3 | Start | 13 | 15 | .867 | 2 | 56:57 |
| Apr 9 | vs  | W 5–3 | Start | 13 | 16 | .813 | 3 | 59:32 |
| Apr 4 | @  | L 3–4 | Start | 36 | 40 | .900 | 4 | 56:38 |
| Apr 3 | vs  | L 1–4 | Start | 17 | 21 | .810 | 4 | 52:50 |
Season | Team | GP | GS | W | L | OTL | SV% | GAA | SO | SV | SA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 |  | 55 | 54 | 29 | 24 | 2 | 0.906 | 2.68 | 7 | 1386 | 1530 |
| 2024-25 | | 61 | 60 | 30 | 24 | 6 | 0.907 | 2.71 | 4 | 1538 | 1695 |
| 2023-24 | | 56 | 55 | 25 | 19 | 12 | 0.909 | 3.01 | 2 | 1655 | 1821 |
| 2022-23 | | 62 | 60 | 31 | 22 | 7 | 0.924 | 2.34 | 6 | 1699 | 1838 |
| 2021-22 | | 52 | 52 | 26 | 18 | 8 | 0.925 | 2.40 | 7 | 1520 | 1643 |
| 2020-21 | | 22 | 21 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 0.918 | 2.17 | 3 | 517 | 563 |
| Career Totals | — | 308 | 302 | 154 | 113 | 38 | 0.915 | — | 29 | 8315 | 9090 |
News
MoreSorokin Named Finalist for Vezina Trophy | New York Islanders - NHL.com
Sorokin's NHL-leading fifth shutout and Duclair's late goal lift Islanders over Oilers 1-0 - San Francisco Chronicle
Islanders Goaltender Ilya Sorokin Named Vezina Finalst - Yahoo Sports Canada
Breakup Day: Ilya Sorokin - NHL.com
Isles Day-to-Day: Horvat Misses Practice, Sorokin Skates | New York Islanders - NHL.com
Isles Day-to-Day: Sorokin Placed on IR, Hogberg Recalled on Emergency Conditions - NHL.com