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Sorokin is in the starter's crease at the Islanders morning skate.

Sorokin allowed three goals on 23 shots (.870 SV%) to snap a two-game winning streak as he was downed by the Washington Capitals in his previous start. The 27-year-old net minder has been one of the league's best yet again in 2022-23, with his first career 30-win season (30-22-7), .925 SV% and 2.35 GAA. He will take on the struggle Montreal Canadiens, who have lost five of their last six games and are 26th in the NHL in goals per game (2.76).

Ilya Sorokin
Sorokin will start Monday in Washington.

Sorokin was perfect in his previous start, stopping 27 of 27 shots for his league-leading sixth shutout of the season as he blanked the Philadelphia Flyers' last game. The 27-year-old has been sensational this season, with his 30-21-7 record, 2.33 GAA and .925 SV%. He takes on the Washington Capitals, who have lost six straight and are 20th in the NHL in goals per game (3.06).

Ilya Sorokin
McWard will make his NHL debut on Thursday.

McWard had nine goals, 12 assists, eight PIMs and a -5 plus/minus through 39 games with Ohio State University (NCAA) this season and has signed a two-year, entry-level contract Tuesday. The 21-year-old undrafted defenseman will make his NHL debut on Thursday vs. the Chicago Blackhawks.

Cole McWard
The Canucks signed Cole McWard to a two-year, entry-level contract on Tuesday.

McWard had nine goals, 12 assists, eight PIMs and a -5 plus/minus through 39 games with Ohio State University (NCAA) this season and has signed a two-year, entry-level contract Tuesday. The 21-year-old undrafted defenseman will make his NHL debut on Thursday vs. the Chicago Blackhawks.

Cole McWard
Boqvist (illness) is expected to be back in the Blue Jackets lineup on Tuesday.

Boqvist has missed the Blue Jackets' previous three games due to an illness but is expected to draw back into the lineup Tuesday as the team takes on Toronto. The 22-year-old had five goals, 17 assists, 63 SOG, eight PIMs and a -8 plus/minus through 40 games this season prior to his illness.

Adam Boqvist
Ilya Sorokin will start Wednesday vs. Washington.

Sorokin stopped 30 of 31 shots (.968 SV%) for his fourth win in five games as he beat the New Jersey Devils in his last start. The 27-year-old has been sensational this season, proven by his .924 SV%, 2.39 GAA and 27-19-7 record. He takes on the Washington Capitals, who have lost three of their last four games after a 4-3 loss to Pittsburgh last game.

Ilya Sorokin
Ilya Sorokin is in the starters' net at Wednesday morning's skate.

Sorokin stopped 30 of 31 shots (.968 SV%) for his fourth win in five games as he beat the New Jersey Devils in his last start. The 27-year-old has been sensational this season, proven by his .924 SV%, 2.39 GAA and 27-19-7 record. He takes on the Washington Capitals, who have lost three of their last four games after a 4-3 loss to Pittsburgh last game.

Ilya Sorokin