"OTTAWA, Ontario - It was a good first win for Ilya Sorokin. The Islanders' No. 1 goalie has struggled with rebound control, soft goals and his confidence to start the season. And while he allowed at least one questionable goal in Saturday's 5-4 victory over the Senators at Canadian Tire Centre, Sorokin believes he can build off this one. "It's very important mentally for me," Sorokin said after making 29 saves and stopping Shane Pinto's penalty shot at 2:23 of the third period."
"Coach Patrick Roy took time to work with Sorokin one-on-one on Thursday, specifically on rebound control and trying to bolster his confidence. Sorokin did allow David Perron's power-play goal from the left circle to trickle through him at 17:01 of the first period. "We gave them so many chances," Roy said. "We've got to be better in front of him.""
"But Sorokin, now 1-3-0 with a 4.13 goals-against average and an .861 save percentage, came up big when needed, getting his glove on Pinto's penalty shot. "I was just waiting to see what he was going to do," Sorokin said. "Make him make the first move." Notes & quotes: Anders Lee's 44th career game-winning goal tied him with Hall of Famer Denis Potvin for fourth on the Islanders' all-time list . . ."
Ilya Sorokin, the Islanders' starting goaltender, made 29 saves and stopped a penalty shot to help secure a 5-4 victory over the Senators. Sorokin has struggled early with rebound control, soft goals and confidence, and he allowed a trickling power-play goal by David Perron in the first period. Coach Patrick Roy worked with Sorokin one-on-one on rebound control and confidence ahead of the game. Sorokin described the win as mentally important and said he waited for the shooter to make the first move. Anders Lee scored the game-winner, tying a franchise mark.
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