Sorokin stopped 23 shots. He made a save right before Steven Stamkos’ errant pass went into Nashville’s empty net with 12 seconds left.

At the 2023 NHL All-Star Skills Competition, Ilya Sorokin had to shoot pucks all the way down the ice in an attempt to score. He performed pitifully, leading Igor Shesterkin — his partner in the competition and best friend — to joke that he should have been the one shooting pucks.

In an unpredictable twist, New York Islanders' Ilya Sorokin scored a rare goalie goal in their 7-4 win over the Nashville Predators, becoming the 17th NHL netminder to do so. The friendly rivalry with fellow goaltender Igor Shesterkin adds another layer as their teams prepare for a crucial division matchup.