Stefen Rosner On The Islanders Backing Lou In Vegas When the New York Islanders [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-york-islanders/] took the ice for morning skate before their game against Utah HC, starting netminder Ilya Sorokin was absent. The Islanders shared an update: Sorokin made 30 saves for his second shutout of the season on Thursday in their 4-0 win over the Vegas Golden Knights. Marcus Hogberg will make his second start of the season. He made 38 saves on 41 shots in their 3-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Dec. 29. In three appearances, Hogberg has turned aside 55. of 58 shots he's faced.