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Feb 08, 10:35
Russian goalkeeper became the second star of the day in the NHL
Ilya Sorokin finished fourth in Islanders history in shutouts and was in the top three players of the day along with Timo Mayer and Casey Desmith
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Russian goaltender “New York Islanders” Ilya Sorokin recognized as the second star of the game of the day in the NHL, reported on the league website.
The Islanders defeated the Seattle Kraken 4-0 at home. Sorokin saved 32 shots and was named the second star of the meeting.
Sorokin spent the 15th game in his career without conceded goals and single-handedly took fourth place on the Islanders’ goaltending list for this indicator in the entire history of the club. Only Glenn Resh (25), Billy Smith (22) and Rick DiPietro (16) had more shutouts.
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Sorokin spends his third season with the Islanders. In the current regular season, he has 92.6% of saved shots in 39 matches, he is tied for first place in the league in the number of “dry” meetings (5).
The goalkeeper is an Olympic champion in 2018 and a three-time bronze medalist of the world championships as part of the Russian team.
Also in the top three players of the day were San Jose Sharks forward Timo Mayer (two goals and an assist against the Tampa Bay Lightning) and Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Casey Desmith (41 saves against the Colorado Avalanche). “).
Sorokin’s club will play the next match on the night of February 10 Moscow time against the Vancouver Canucks.
The Fonbet betting company accepts bets on the Islanders’ victory with a coefficient of 1.65, on the victory of Vancouver – with a coefficient of 4.30.
Anna Satdinova.