If the New York Islanders want to reach the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, they need starting goaltender Ilya Sorokin to bounce back from two subpar seasons, particularly improving his performance on the penalty kill. With his GAA and SV% declining, the team hopes new strategies under Bob Boughner will enhance Sorokin’s game, keeping him fresh as Semyon Varlamov recovers from surgery.
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