Islanders' Ilya Sorokin: Moving up franchise record list

Sorokin made 23 saves in a 5-3 win over the Red Wings on Thursday.

Sorokin earned his 89th career win and passed Jaroslav Halak (88) for sixth most in franchise history. Sorokin is 5-1-2 in his last eight starts and 6-2-2 in 10 starts since Patrick Roy arrived on Long Islan as the team's new head coach. If anyone can help a goalie grow his game, Roy can. Sorokin continues to lead the NHL in shots against (1,443) and saves (1,312), but that might change in a positive way with improved team defense under Roy. And that means Sorokin's GAA and save percentage may improve, too.