Sorokin to Start Tuesday's Home Game Against Pittsburgh Penguins

Ilya Sorokin (New York Islanders) will patrol the home crease against Pittsburgh on Tuesday, according to Andrew Gross. This start marks the second half of the Islanders' back-to-back, following David Rittich's appearance on Monday. The 30-year-old goaltender recently made 38 saves in Saturday's 4-3 loss to Nashville. This season, Sorokin has an 18-13-2 record with six shutouts, a 2.44 GAA, and a .916 save percentage through 33 appearances. He will face a Pittsburgh team tied for fifth in the league with 3.40 goals per game.