Ilya
Sorokin
G · NYI · Elite
- PAL
- 98
- WAR
- 7.0
- Value
- 97
- SV%
- .906
2025-26№ 3 / 98
Ilya Sorokin (New York Islanders) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Ilya Sorokin
HEIGHT : 188 cm · WEIGHT : 88 kg · CATCHES : L
Born : August 3, 1995 · Mezhdurechensk, Russia
Drafted : 2014 · NYI · round 3, pick #78
Contract : $8,250,000 · 2024-25 → 2031-32 · Standard Contract (Extension) · UFANMC / M-NTC
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | New York Islanders | 11 | 6 | 4 | 2.64 | .910 | 1 |
| 2025-26 | New York Islanders | 55 | 29 | 24 | 2.68 | .906 | 7 |
| 2024-25 | New York Islanders | 61 | 30 | 24 | 2.71 | .907 | 4 |
| 2023-24 | New York Islanders | 56 | 25 | 19 | 3.01 | .909 | 2 |
| 2022-23 | New York Islanders | 62 | 31 | 22 | 2.34 | .924 | 6 |
| 2021-22 | New York Islanders | 52 | 26 | 18 | 2.40 | .925 | 7 |
| 2020-21 | New York Islanders | 22 | 13 | 6 | 2.17 | .918 | 3 |
| NHL totals | 319 | 160 | 117 | 2.60 | .915 | 30 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | New York Islanders | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6.61 | .786 | 0 |
| 2022-23 | New York Islanders | 6 | 2 | 4 | 2.60 | .929 | 0 |
| 2020-21 | New York Islanders | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2.79 | .922 | 0 |
| Playoff totals | 14 | 6 | 6 | 2.83 | .921 | 0 | |
Ilya Sorokin: our analysis
2025-26 season: 55 GP, 29 W, 24 L, .906 SV%, 2.68 GAA, 7 SO. WAR 7.0 (3rd of 98) · PAL 98, elite.
In 2025-26, Ilya Sorokin, 31, posts a PAL Rating of 98 out of 100 (elite), and his WAR of 7.0 ranks 3rd among 98 regulars, among the league's elite.
His strengths: high danger (99, among the best in the league), impact (96, among the best in the league) and efficiency (95, among the best in the league).
GSAx: +27.2 (goals saved above expected).
A clear step forward: his PAL went from 88 in 2024-25 to 98; his WAR went from 4.4 to 7.0.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 97 (exceptional value) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Ilya Sorokin's story
Born in Mezhdurechensk, Sorokin learned the game locally at Vympel before moving into Metallurg Novokuznetsk’s system as a teenager. He progressed through the Kouznetskie Medvedi in the MHL and made his professional KHL debut for Novokuznetsk on 7 January 2013 in a game against Barys Astana.
New York selected him 78th overall in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft after two promising KHL seasons. Midway through 2014–15 he was traded from Metallurg Novokuznetsk to CSKA Moscow on 24 December 2014 for financial compensation, a move that put him in a perennial title contender in the KHL.
Sorokin extended with CSKA on a three-year deal announced 10 June 2017 and reached a peak there by winning the Gagarin Cup in 2019, being named the playoffs' most valuable player. Internationally, he was part of the Olympic Athletes from Russia squad that captured gold at the 2018 Winter Olympics.
He signed an entry-level contract with the New York Islanders on 13 July 2020 and then a one-year, $2 million extension for 2020–21 after the earlier deal could not take effect for that season. Sorokin made his NHL debut on 16 January 2021 versus the Rangers; his first NHL win and shutout arrived on 16 February against the Buffalo Sabres. He played a key role in the 2021 playoff series against Pittsburgh, winning several starts and helping the Islanders advance in that round. Contractually, he re-signed for three years on 1 September 2021 and later agreed to an eight-year, $66 million extension on 1 July 2023.
The 2022–23 campaign stood out: a 31–22–7 record, a .924 save percentage and a league-leading six shutouts that earned him a place among the Vezina Trophy finalists. On the ice, Sorokin is notable for his composed positioning, quick reflexes and ability to track rebounds, traits that have made him the Islanders’ cornerstone in goal.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- Starts
- 11
- Shots against
- 321
- Saves
- 292
- %ARR / SV%
- 91.0 %
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Trend
Trend
Slightly up
- Goals saved above expected per 100 shots: +1.46 in 22-23, +1.17 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 88 → 98
Outlook, age included
↗ Slightly upAge 31: prime years
The trend is a hint, not a verdict. It reads recent seasons and PAL Rating (age only shapes the outlook); it knows nothing about future injuries, trades, or the defense in front of the goalie.
WAR and PAL ratings, 2025-26
How we rate →PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against players at the same position (50 = average player), starting from the player's strength, offensive or defensive. Value Rating compares that performance with what the player costs: 50 means paid what the play is worth.
WAR
7.0
wins above replacement
3 of 98
PAL Rating
98/ 100
Performance · Elite
2 of 74 at the position
Value Rating
97/ 100
Exceptional value
8.25 M$ · expected PAL 57
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- Efficiency
- 95
- Impact
- 96
- High danger
- 99
- Consistency
- 71
- Workload
- 86
From 0 to 100; 50 is the average player at the same position, adjusted for ice time.
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | Value | Cap hit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | NYI | 7.0 | 98 | 97 | 8.25 M$ |
| 2024-25 | NYI | 4.4 | 88 | 81 | 8.25 M$ |
| 2023-24 | NYI | 1.3 | 51 | 46 | 4.00 M$ |
| 2022-23 | NYI | 9.0 | 98 | 97 | 4.00 M$ |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
7.0
wins above replacement
2.8 to 13.2 — 90% interval
3 of 98 goalies
+37.2 goals above replacement
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- Goals saved above expected
- +27.2
- Average → replacement
- +10.0
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | NYI | 55 | 7.0 | 2.8 to 13.2 | 3/98 |
| 2024-25 | NYI | 59 | 4.4 | 1.3 to 8.4 | 14/99 |
| 2023-24 | NYI | 56 | 1.3 | -3.6 to 4.5 | 35/98 |
| 2022-23 | NYI | 62 | 9.0 | 4.4 to 12.0 | 1/107 |
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →NHL EDGE tracks every shot with a chip in the puck: where it came from, how dangerous it was, and what the goalie did with it. The percentile places the goalie within the league.
- Save %
- .91078th percentileleague avg. .890
- High-danger save %
- .86687th percentileleague avg. .804
- Games above .900
- 45.5 %48th percentileleague avg. 45.8 %
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- Goal support per game
- 3.1962nd percentileleague avg. 3.07
- Goal differential per 60
- 0.5572nd percentileleague avg. 0.07
Save % by zone
2026-2027 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2026-27
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CHIIlya Sorokin: frequently asked questions
What is Ilya Sorokin's record in 2026-27?
Ilya Sorokin has 6 wins in 11 games in 2026-27, with a .910 save percentage and a 2.64 goals-against average.
How old is Ilya Sorokin?
Ilya Sorokin is 31 years old: he was born on August 4, 1995.
How tall is Ilya Sorokin, and how much does he weigh?
Ilya Sorokin is 6'2" (188 cm) and weighs 194 lb (88 kg).
Where is Ilya Sorokin from?
Russia: Ilya Sorokin was born in Mezhdurechensk, Russia.
What team does Ilya Sorokin play for?
Ilya Sorokin plays for the New York Islanders in the NHL, at G, wearing number 30.
Is Ilya Sorokin injured?
No: Ilya Sorokin is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Ilya Sorokin?
Ilya Sorokin produced 7.0 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 3rd of 98 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 98 out of 100: elite for his position.
How much does Ilya Sorokin make?
Ilya Sorokin earns $8.3M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 97 out of 100 (exceptional value): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Ilya Sorokin's contract end?
Ilya Sorokin's contract runs through the 2031-32 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent. It includes a NMC / M-NTC clause.
Is Ilya Sorokin overpaid?
No, he gives more than he costs. His Value rating is 97 out of 100 (exceptional value), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Ilya Sorokin a top-10 player at his position?
Yes: by WAR, he ranks 3rd of 98 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Ilya Sorokin getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 88 in 2024-25 to 98 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
What are Ilya Sorokin's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Ilya Sorokin has 319 games, 160 wins and 30 shutouts. His best season: 2022-23, with 31 wins.
Where was Ilya Sorokin drafted?
Ilya Sorokin was drafted 78th overall (round 3) by New York Islanders in 2014.
How does Ilya Sorokin perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Ilya Sorokin has 14 games and 6 wins in his career.
Which player is most similar to Ilya Sorokin?
Andrei Vasilevskiy: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Andrei Vasilevskiy's page →What is Ilya Sorokin's nationality?
Ilya Sorokin is Russian. Internationally: Olympic Athletes from Russia — gold medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics.
What awards has Ilya Sorokin won?
Most valuable player of the 2019 Gagarin Cup playoffs ; Vezina Trophy finalist (2023).
How many championships has Ilya Sorokin won?
1: Gagarin Cup with CSKA Moscow (2019).
Where did Ilya Sorokin play before turning pro?
Vympel Mezhdurechensk (youth); Metallurg Novokuznetsk — joined in 2012, made professional/KHL debut in 2012–13, played with Novokuznetsk until his trade in December 2014.
See also: his New York Islanders teammates
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