Islanders clip Sharks thanks to Ilya Sorokin’s goaltending to keep playoff hopes alive
SAN JOSE, CA – The first game of islanders without Brock Nelson proved how important Ilya Sorokin is for the playoff push. The islanders left San Jose and beat the Sharks 4-2, but not the most beautiful performance of the group that made a hole in the deal that sent Nelson to Colorado on Friday. […]
Islanders rework goaltending staff after down year for Ilya Sorokin
It didn’t take the Islanders long to make a change in goaltending personnel. A day after goaltending director Mitch Cone left the team to join the Predators, the Islanders announced that goaltending coach Chris Terreri from AHL’s Bridgeport would move to goaltending/scouting director. The Islanders also announced that they have hired Sergei Naumov to replace […]
Rangers look to keep relying on depth, goaltending in stretch run
TAMPA, Fla. — The Rangers’ depth and elite goaltending are on full display during their three-game winning streak heading into Thursday night’s game against the Lightning at Amalie Arena. Two shutouts in three games, thanks to goaltender Igor Shesterkin. Braden Schneider replaced captain Jacob Trouba and Zach Jones was the next defensive lineman, allowing just […]