Islanders get big Ilya Sorokin update
After Impressing In First Start Of Season, Islanders Sorokin Will 'Likely' Start Against Blues
With Sorokin coming off back surgery, the Islanders aren't going to go with him in consecutive games if they didn't feel he could, so this decision by head coach Patrick Roy is a positive one for how Sorokin felt after his first game of the season.
Islanders' Ilya Sorokin: Starting Thursday's game
Sorokin was the first goalie off the ice during Wednesday's morning skate, and head coach Patrick Roy confirmed the 29-year-old as the starting goaltender in the hours leading up to Thursday's matchup. Sorokin made his first start of the season on the road against Colorado on Monday and picked up the win while turning aside 32 of 34 shots.
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Ilya Sorokin Update Ahead Of Islanders’ First Road Trip
The Islanders hit the road for games against the Dallas Stars (Saturday) and the Colorado Avalanche (Monday) before concluding the trip against the St.Louis Blues (Thursday). "I'm very excited," Sorokin said if he gets a chance to man the crease on the team's upcoming road trip.
Ilya Sorokin practices with Islanders for first time since back surgery as season-opener looms
The timing and nature of his procedure are unclear, making it an open question what to expect in regard to Sorokin’s status.
Islanders' Ilya Sorokin: Not ruled out for Opening Night
Sorokin (back) hasn't been ruled out from starting Opening Night against Utah on Thursday, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports. Sorokin practiced again Sunday and appears to be trending in the right direction following offseason back surgery.
Ilya Sorokin To Make First Start Of Season When Islanders Battle Avalanche
Ilya Sorokin will be making his first start of the season on Monday night when the New York Islanders battle the Colorado Avalanche, per Newsday's Andrew Gross. Despite being 100 percent healthy following offseason back surgery, the 29-year-old backed up Semyon Varlamov for the first two games of the season as he worked on getting game-ready.
Semyon Varlamov to get opening night start as Islanders taking it slow with Ilya Sorokin
It’s Semyon Varlamov’s net on opening night. Though Ilya Sorokin will back up Varlamov against the Utah Hockey Club on Thursday night and is ready to play if needed, the Islanders are not rushing him into action with Sorokin having missed the preseason and much of training camp after offseason back surgery.
Islanders get big Ilya Sorokin update ahead of season opener
Ilya Sorokin missed the New York Islanders’ entire preseason after undergoing back surgery to address an offseason injury, but the Russian will be ready to go for opening night, general manager Lou Lamoriello confirmed on Sunday.
Sorokin will be ready for Islanders season opener, GM says
Ilya Sorokin will be ready for the start of the regular season, New York Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello said Sunday. The 29-year-old goalie had back surgery after he was injured during offseason workouts.
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