Ilya Sorokin — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Ilya Sorokin is an NHL goaltender for the New York Islanders.
Player Overview
Ilya Sorokin stands as an elite starting goaltender, having played 308 career games over six seasons for the New York Islanders. He boasts an impressive career record of 154 wins and 29 shutouts, supported by a strong .914 save percentage, consistently performing at a high level.
His immense value to the team is underscored by a career 107.4 Goals Saved Above Expected. This season, he continues to be a difference-maker, with a 42.6 GAR and 33.4 GSAx through 55 games, posting 29 wins and a .906 save percentage, solidifying his status as a top-tier netminder.
Player Profile
| Position | Goaltender |
|---|---|
| Team | New York Islanders |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 189 lb |
| Draft | 2014 — Round 3, Pick 78 — NYI |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | Record | SV% | GAA | GSAx | SO | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | 29-24-2 | 90.6% | 2.68 | 33.4 | 7 | 42.6 | 7.64 |
Among NHL goaltenders, Ilya Sorokin ranks in the 98th percentile by GAR (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | W | L | SV% | GAA | GSAx | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 55 | 29 | 24 | 90.6% | 2.68 | 33.4 | 42.6 |
| 2024-25 | 61 | 30 | 24 | 90.7% | 2.71 | 11.2 | 21.4 |
| 2023-24 | 56 | 25 | 19 | 90.8% | 3.01 | -2.6 | 8.3 |
| 2022-23 | 62 | 31 | 22 | 92.4% | 2.34 | 29.9 | 41.0 |
| 2021-22 | 52 | 26 | 18 | 92.5% | 2.40 | 24.7 | 34.5 |
| 2020-21 | 22 | 13 | 6 | 91.8% | 2.17 | 10.8 | 14.2 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Ilya Sorokin has been worth 42.6 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 98th percentile leaguewide.
His value comes from stopping +33.4 goals above expected (GSAx) on a 90.6% save percentage.
Across 6 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 42.6 in 2025-26.
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 42.6 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 98th percentile of NHL players.
What is Ilya Sorokin's GSAx this season?
Ilya Sorokin has saved +33.4 goals above expected (GSAx) in the 2025-26 season by Hockey Alchemy's model.
What are Ilya Sorokin's goalie stats this season?
Ilya Sorokin has a 90.6% save percentage and a 2.68 goals-against average in the 2025-26 season.