A few weeks ago, the Eastern Conference Playoff race seemed as crowded as possible. Only a handful of points separated teams in the last few spots from those at the bottom of the conference.

Sorokin last played on Thursday in the Islanders’ 4-0 win over the Vegas Golden Knights, earning the win and the shutout. He played the entirety of the game, so obviously the sickness is a ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Leevi Merilainen made 24 saves for his second shutout in three games and the Ottawa Senators beat ... of a seven-game homestand. Ilya Sorokin was available but didn't play ...

ELMONT, NY — The New York Islanders began their seven-game home stand on the wrong foot, losing X-X to the Ottawa Senators ... again in relief of an ill Ilya Sorokin, stopping 23 shots in ...

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Captain Anders Lee, playing in his 800th career game, scored a goal and Ilya Sorokin made 30 saves as the New ... Dec. 7-8 when they defeated the Carolina Hurricanes and Ottawa ...

The New York Islanders have announced that goaltender Ilya Sorokin will miss Saturday ... be available for Tuesday’s game against the Ottawa Senators, although with the game being a few ...