Ilya Sorokin to Start Against Devils, Leads NHL with Six Shutouts

New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin will get the starting nod in New Jersey on Thursday. In his last two starts, Sorokin has gone 1-1-0, allowing eight goals on 77 shots. For the season, he holds a 19-13-2 record with a 2.48 GAA and a .915 save percentage across 34 games. Notably, Sorokin leads the league with six shutouts in the 2025-26 campaign. He will face a Devils team that ranks 31st in NHL scoring, averaging 2.54 goals per game.