Islanders' Ilya Sorokin: Gets nod Thursday

Sorokin was first off the ice at morning skate, signifying he will guard the visitors crease against the Blue Jackets on Thursday, per Ethan Sears of the New York Post.

Sorokin was solid in his last start Tuesday, stopping 18 of 19 shots in a 2-1 win over Chicago. The 28-year-old has put together a solid season, recording a .907 save percentage and a 23-19-11 record in 53 starts. He will have a favorable matchup in what is essentially a must-win home game for the Isles, as the Blue Jackets are 10-20-7 on the road this year.