Ilya Sorokin is expected to start in goal for the New York Islanders when they host the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
Sorokin was the first goalie to leave the ice after the team's morning skate, a routine indicator of the likely starter.
Stefen Rosner of NHL. com reported the anticipated start, with RotoWire publishing the update on October 10.
Sorokin's Season So Far
Sorokin enters the matchup with a 2-1-0 record across three appearances this season.
He has stopped 83 of 86 shots, according to RotoWire.
The expected start would mark his fourth appearance of the season.
Lightning's Offensive Threat
Tampa Bay comes into the game with a 3-1-0 record through four contests, per RotoWire.
The Lightning have scored 11 goals, providing a clear benchmark for Sorokin.
The home matchup at the Islanders' arena will test Sorokin against a Tampa Bay side that has found the net consistently early in the season.
