Sorokin ties DiPietro for second-most starts in Islanders history

Ilya Sorokin made his 309th NHL regular-season start for the New York Islanders. The Russian goaltender drew level with Rick DiPietro for second place in franchise starts.

Sorokin reached the milestone in the Islanders’ 3-2 victory against Anaheim. He stopped 15 of 17 shots.

It was Sorokin’s fifth win of the season. In six of his seven starts, he has allowed no more than two goals.