Islanders Ilya Sorokin Becomes Second-Fastest Goaltender In NHL History To Reach 20 Career Shutouts

Ilya Sorokin earned his second shutout of the season on Thursday night.

New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin stopped all 30 shots that came his way in their 4-0 shutout victory against the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday night.

With the clean sheet, the 29-year-old recorded his 20th career shutout in his 222nd NHL game, making him the second-fastest goaltender to reach that mark. 

Only current New York Rangers backup goaltender Jonathan Quick accomplished that feat quicker, doing so in 212 games as a member of the Los Angeles Kings. 

Per MSG statistician Eric Hornick: "Since he debuted in January 2021, only Connor Hellebuyck (22) has more shutouts – and he has started 50 more games."

Sorokin is now 13-13-4, with a 2.83 GAA and a .902 SV% with two shutouts on the season. 

However, over his last four games (2-2-0), Sorokin owns a 2.00 GAA with a .930 SV%.