"Franchise goalie Ilya Sorokin has been nothing short of incredible this season for the New York Islanders. Although he has had his ups and downs, there have been countless examples of Sorokin stealing games this year. Which we saw once again on Thursday night as his 35-save, 5.35 goals saved above expected performance against the Oilers absolutely stole the game for the Isles. Could this finally be the season where we see Ilya Sorokin take home the Vezina Trophy for the first time in his career?"
"The Russian goaltender is 15-11-2 through 28 games, holding a .915 save percentage and a 2.47 goals against average this season. His save percentage is ranked sixth in the league, and goals against average is ranked 13th. He also leads the league in shutouts with five. Sorokin's 22.3 GSAx is also leading the league, and the second place Logan Thompson is well behind him with a 17.4 GSAx."
Ilya Sorokin has returned to elite goaltending form, recording a .915 save percentage, 2.47 goals-against average, a 15-11-2 record, and five shutouts through 28 games. He leads the NHL with 22.3 goals saved above expected (GSAx), well ahead of the next goalie, and ranks among the league leaders in several categories. Sorokin posted top-tier numbers in his first three Islanders seasons, then regressed over the next two years before rebounding. He has repeatedly stolen games for New York, including a 35-save performance against Edmonton that drew praise from coach Patrick Roy.
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