"It's hard for me to find a guy, if the Islanders make the playoffs, who is more responsible for his team being in the playoffs than Ilya Sorokin. They still don't defend particularly well, and Sorokin has played out of his mind this year."
"So his save percentage from the slot is the best in the league. Quality starts... he leads the league."
"Goalie steals... are you the main reason why your team won a game? We can quantify that, and he's got more of those than anybody else. Fourteen of them."
"The major difference between the Islanders and Tampa Bay is Tampa Bay is a top five defensive team in front of Vasilevskiy. The Islanders are a bottom five... in front of Sorokin."
Ilya Sorokin's performance this season positions him as a leading candidate for the Vezina Trophy, especially if the New York Islanders qualify for the playoffs. NHL analyst Mike Kelly emphasizes Sorokin's unmatched impact on his team's success, particularly given the Islanders' defensive struggles. Sorokin leads the NHL in key statistical categories, including save percentage from the slot and quality starts. His ability to 'steal' games, with 14 instances where he was the primary reason for a win, further underscores his importance to the team.
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