Sorokin Out for Rangers Game Due to Injury

Ilya Sorokin, the Islanders' main goaltender, has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Rangers due to a lower-body injury sustained during Tuesday's match against the Predators. There is no clear timeline for his return, and with only a few games remaining in the regular season, his absence is significant as the team approaches potential playoff elimination. Marcus Hogberg is expected to serve as the primary netminder in Sorokin's absence, supported by Tristan Lennox as backup. Sorokin was injured during a collision in the second period of Tuesday's game and did not return for the third period. The Islanders face a challenging situation as they are already dealing with other goalie injuries and are struggling to secure a playoff spot amidst competition from the Canadiens. Sorokin's injury further complicates their efforts to finish the season strong.