Ilya Sorokin to Start vs. Montreal

Ilya Sorokin will start in goal for the New York Islanders on the road against Montreal on Thursday. Sorokin was the starting goalie during morning skate and will officially defend the net in the Islanders' first game back from the Olympic break. In his last five starts, he has a 4-1-0 record with a 2.01 GAA and a .930 save percentage.