Ilya Sorokin — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Ilya Sorokin is an NHL goaltender for the New York Islanders.
2026-27 So Far
Through Oct 18, Ilya Sorokin has appeared in 6 games with a 4-2-0 record and a 94.0% save percentage. He is at +7.5 goals saved above expected, 4th of 53 goaltenders with three or more games.
Scouting Report
Ilya Sorokin is a mid-career goaltender growing into a bigger role, consistently handling a starter's workload. He excels at stopping high-danger chances, demonstrating strong composure under pressure. Sorokin reliably saves more goals than the shots he faces would predict.
His consistent ability to outperform expectations in net provides solid overall impact for his team.
Player Profile
| Position | Goaltender |
|---|---|
| Team | New York Islanders |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 189 lb |
| Draft | 2014 — Round 3, Pick 78 — NYI |
2026-27 Season Stats
| GP | Record | SV% | GAA | GSAx | SO | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 4-2-0 | 94.0% | 1.68 | 7.5 | 1 | 8.5 | 1.52 |
Among NHL goaltenders, Ilya Sorokin ranks in the 95th percentile by GAR (100th = league leader).
2026-27 Save Splits
| Even Strength | Power Play | Shorthanded | Total Saves | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 117 | 8 | 31 | 156 | 10 |
Rate & Value
| GP | W | L | OT | SV% | GAA | SO | GSAx |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 94.0% | 1.68 | 1 | 7.5 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | W | L | SV% | GAA | GSAx | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 94.0% | 1.68 | 7.5 | 8.5 |
| 2025-26 | 55 | 29 | 24 | 90.6% | 2.68 | 34.0 | 43.2 |
| 2024-25 | 61 | 30 | 24 | 90.7% | 2.71 | 13.9 | 20.6 |
| 2023-24 | 56 | 25 | 19 | 90.8% | 3.01 | -4.9 | 6.7 |
| 2022-23 | 62 | 31 | 22 | 92.4% | 2.34 | 41.5 | 46.3 |
| 2021-22 | 52 | 26 | 18 | 92.5% | 2.40 | 25.1 | 38.3 |
| 2020-21 | 22 | 13 | 6 | 91.8% | 2.17 | 5.4 | 11.8 |
Analysis
In the 2026-27 season Ilya Sorokin has been worth 8.5 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 95th percentile leaguewide.
His value comes from stopping +7.5 goals above expected (GSAx) on a 94.0% save percentage.
Across 7 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 46.3 in 2022-23.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ilya Sorokin's GAR this season?
Ilya Sorokin has been worth 8.5 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2026-27 season, in the 95th percentile of NHL players.
What is Ilya Sorokin's WAR this season?
Ilya Sorokin has been worth about 1.5 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2026-27 season, in the 95th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
What is Ilya Sorokin's GSAx this season?
Ilya Sorokin has saved +7.5 goals above expected (GSAx) in the 2026-27 season by Hockey Alchemy's model.
What are Ilya Sorokin's goalie stats this season?
Ilya Sorokin has a 94.0% save percentage and a 1.68 goals-against average in the 2026-27 season.
Is Ilya Sorokin a good goaltender?
By Hockey Alchemy's model Ilya Sorokin grades above average this season with 8.5 GAR, in the 95th percentile among goaltenders. Goalie value is measured by goals saved above expected (GSAx).
What is Ilya Sorokin's career GAR?
Across 7 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Ilya Sorokin has accumulated 175.4 career GAR.
How many shots has Ilya Sorokin faced in 2026-27?
Ilya Sorokin has made 156 saves on 166 shots (a 94.0% save percentage) in 2026-27.
How many of Ilya Sorokin's saves come at even strength?
117 of Ilya Sorokin's 156 saves in 2026-27 came at even strength, with the rest on special teams.