Sorokin makes 31 saves in Islanders' OT win, despite "average" performance

Ilya Sorokin, a Vezina Trophy contender, made 31 saves in the Islanders' 5-4 overtime victory against the Penguins. Despite his season record of 18-13-2 with a 2.44 GAA and .916 SV%, and an exceptional January (6-3-0, 2.13 GAA, .931 SV%, 3 shutouts), he allowed a "rare bad goal" from Bryan Rust and was described as having an "average" night. He faced 35 shots and made several critical stops, though he was caught off guard by a sharp-angled shot and had a goal disallowed due to goalie interference.