"In what many described as a "down year," Sorokin still turned in numbers that most NHL teams would envy. The 30-year-old appeared in 61 games, starting 60, and finished with a 30-24-6 record, 2.71 goals-against average, .907 save percentage, and four shutouts. He ranked 10th in the NHL in wins and tied for seventh in shutouts, proving he remained a steady force in net even when the Islanders struggled defensively."
"The broader body of work since Sorokin's arrival further underscores his status. Since the start of the 2021-22 season, he ranks eighth in wins (112), fifth in save percentage (.916, minimum 100 games), and is tied for second in shutouts (19). Those figures place him firmly in elite company and explain why, even after a season that fell short of Vezina-level expectations, his reputation has hardly wavered."
"Sorokin's challenge in 2024-25 will be bouncing back to the form that saw him finish as a Vezina Trophy runner-up and NHL All-Star in 2022-23, when he put up a remarkable .924 save percentage. The Islanders' defensive lapses last year put more pressure on him than ever before, but the belief in Sorokin's ability to steal games and anchor a playoff run remains strong."
Ilya Sorokin was ranked sixth on NHL Network's Top 10 Goalies Right Now list, reflecting continued leaguewide respect. In a widely described down year, he appeared in 61 games (60 starts) with a 30-24-6 record, 2.71 goals-against average, .907 save percentage, and four shutouts, ranking 10th in wins and tied for seventh in shutouts. Since 2021-22 he ranks eighth in wins (112), fifth in save percentage (.916, minimum 100 games), and tied for second in shutouts (19). He aims to return to his 2022-23 Vezina runner-up form (.924 SV%), despite increased pressure from Islanders defensive lapses. Goaltenders ranked ahead included Connor Hellebuyck, Andrei Vasilevskiy, Igor Shesterikin, Sergei Bobrovsky, and Jake Oettinger.
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