"Sorokin ranked 18th in SV% (.906) and 20th in GAA (2.68) among goaltenders who played in at least 15 games, both below his career averages. However, he led the league with seven shutouts, showcasing his ability to blank opponents."
"According to Sport Logiq, Sorokin led the league in goalie steals with 15, a metric that measures when a goaltender's goals saved above expected exceed the score differential, highlighting his significant impact on the game."
"Sorokin ranked fifth in the NHL in expected goals against with 169.3 and faced the most high-danger shots at 505, yet he managed to lead the league in high-danger save percentage at .869."
Ilya Sorokin has been named a finalist for the Vezina Trophy for the second time in his career, alongside Andrei Vasilevskiy and Jeremy Swayman. Despite a disappointing previous season, Sorokin excelled this year, contributing significantly to the Islanders' playoff contention. Traditional statistics show Sorokin trailing his competitors, ranking 18th in save percentage and 20th in goals against average. However, he led the league in shutouts and ranked highly in advanced analytics, particularly in goals saved above expected, indicating his substantial impact on games.
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