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Islanders Goaltending

Islanders Need Bounce Back Season from Varlamov

Jon Zella | July 25, 2022

The New York Islanders missed the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs by 16 points last season, a seemingly huge mountain to climb for a team that struggled mightily in 2021-22. A…

Islanders’ Sorokin Has Hit on Potential to Become Elite Goaltender

Mike Fink | April 12, 2022

Ilya Sorokin started the 2021-22 season that the New York Islanders starting goaltender by default. With Semyon Varlamov out with an injury, head coach Barry Trotz was forced to turn…

3 Reasons the Islanders Should Not Trade Varlamov

Jon Zella | January 6, 2022

It’s been a difficult season to track. So far, the numbers suggest the New York Islanders aren’t a contender, but with games in hand and – dare we say – a…

Islanders Have 3 Good Options If They Decide to Move Varlamov

Mike Fink | December 31, 2021

The New York Islanders have been carried by their goaltending in recent seasons. Last year, Semyon Varlamov and Ilya Sorokin helped carry the team to the Stanley Cup Semifinal. This…

Islanders’ Varlamov Disappoints in Return From Injury

Brandon Gimpel | November 13, 2021

The New York Islanders’ number-one option in net, Semyon Varlamov, made his long-awaited return to the ice last Sunday night. After missing the first nine games on the injured reserved…

Islanders’ Russian Duo of Varlamov & Sorokin Are Chasing History

Ryan Gagne | June 1, 2021

The date was Oct. 26, 1989, and the venue was the iconic Boston Garden. The Quebec Nordiques were in town to face off against the Boston Bruins. Sergei Mylnikov made…

Islanders’ Sorokin Fuels Series Lead

Mike Fink | May 26, 2021

The New York Islanders were able to win Game 5 in double overtime with a 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins to give them a 3-2 series lead and only…

Islanders Getting What They Expected From Sorokin, and More

Colby Guy | March 24, 2021

When Ilya Sorokin signed his entry-level deal with the New York Islanders on July 14, 2020, expectations were high. The 25-year-old goaltender had just completed a season that saw him…

Islanders’ Sorokin Needs More Starts

Mike Fink | February 24, 2021

On Tuesday, Feb. 16, Ilya Sorokin started for the New York Islanders. Not only did he earn his first career win, but he also earned a shutout in the process.…

Islanders’ Sorokin Earns Shutout in First NHL Win

James Nichols | February 17, 2021

New York Islanders rookie goaltender, Ilya Sorokin, secured his first NHL win against the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night in impressive fashion, extending the Isles’ point streak to eight games.…

THW’s Goalie News: Varlamov’s 500th Game & Khudobin Scratched

Sartaaj Bhullar | February 8, 2021

Two goaltenders highlight this weekend’s THW’s Goalie News. Semyon Varlamov played in his 500th career NHL game, while the Dallas Stars scratched Anton Khudobin for the game against the Chicago…

Islanders Loss Can’t Be Pinned on Sorokin Entirely

Mike Fink | January 17, 2021

On Saturday, Jan. 16, Ilya Sorokin made his debut for the New York Islanders, and it was one to forget. He allowed five goals on 32 shots and had 20…

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