Importantly, goalie Ilya Sorokin was markedly sharper and more aggressive than in Tuesday night’s 5-1 loss to the Rangers at UBS Arena — a game in which the Islanders felt they were the better team but could not keep their rivals from consistently crowding the crease. Sorokin finished with 38 saves.

Islanders Ilya Sorokin On Performance Against Rangers ELMONT, NY -- New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin had a rough night Tuesday. He allowed five goals on 11 shots before being pulled following 40 minutes of play.