"Sorokin nearly single-handedly carried the Islanders to the playoffs this season despite playing behind an inconsistent defense that fell apart down the stretch. He went 29-24-2 with a 2.68 goals-against average, .906 save percentage, and a league-leading seven shutouts."
"His 452 high-danger saves and his .864 save percentage on high-danger chances ranked No. 1 in the NHL. Should he win, Sorokin would be the first Islanders' goaltender to win the Vezina since Billy Smith in 1981-82."
"I think it's not in [the discussion]. No chance, Sorokin said of his Vezina chances. I don't think about this. I think about making the playoffs."
Ilya Sorokin has been named a finalist for the Vezina Trophy, awarded to the NHL's top goaltender. He played a crucial role in leading the Islanders to the playoffs, achieving a record of 29-24-2 with a 2.68 goals-against average and a .906 save percentage. Sorokin's seven shutouts were the most in the league, and he excelled in high-danger saves. If he wins, he would be the first Islanders' goaltender to receive the award since 1982. His focus remains on team success rather than individual accolades.
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