Ilya Sorokin posts 37-save shutout in Islanders' 6-0 win over Devils

Fantasy hockey: Sorokin's perfect night against New Jersey shows his elite save quality, but his recent averages suggest holding rather than streaming.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · October 4, 2026

Ilya Sorokin stopped all 37 shots in the Islanders' 6-0 victory over the Devils on Saturday, October 3. He earned the win in a complete 60:00 performance, turning away every attempt from New Jersey to record the shutout.

The clean sheet highlights Sorokin's elite save quality, which grades at 96 out of 100 among goalies for goals saved above expected and high-danger saves. With recent averages of a 2.78 goals-against average and .909 save percentage across an 89% start share, he remains a hold at his current level.

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Ilya Sorokin

Sorokin's 37-save shutout against the Devils represents a standout performance from a goaltender who already ranks near the top of the league in save quality. His 96 out of 100 process grade places him among the best at preventing goals above expectation and stopping high-danger chances. That elite quality shows up in nights like Saturday, when he faced heavy volume and allowed nothing through.

His recent averages tell a different story than this gem: a 2.78 goals-against average and .909 save percentage across an 89% start share. Those numbers suggest a capable but not dominant fantasy goalie, and the shutout does not change that evaluation. With three games remaining this week (Saturday, Tuesday, Thursday), Sorokin will see plenty of work as the clear starter in New York.

What to do

• Hold Sorokin as a reliable starter with elite save quality and a heavy workload.

• Start him in his remaining games this week on Tuesday and Thursday.

• Do not expect shutouts regularly given his recent 2.78 goals-against average and .909 save percentage.

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