New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin has been named a finalist for the 2026 Vezina Trophy, competing against Boston’s Jeremy Swayman and Tampa Bay’s Andrei Vasilevskiy. Sorokin led the NHL with seven shutouts and achieved a record of 29-24-2, with a .906 save percentage and 2.68 goals-against average in 55 games. His performance included leading in road wins and high-danger saves, while he ranked third in Goals Saved Above Expected. Despite his strong season, Sorokin remains focused on team success rather than individual accolades.
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Islanders Goaltender Ilya Sorokin Named Vezina Finalist
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