MOSCOW, Apr 16 New York Islanders Russian goaltender Ilya Sorokin named the second star of the day in the National Hockey League (NHL), according to the organization's website. According to this indicator, Sorokin is second only to Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markström (9). The first star was recognized as Canadian Florida Panthers forward Jonathan Huberdeau. In a meeting with the Winnipeg Jets, the striker scored a double and gave an assist. The third star was the Swedish defender of the Panthers Gustav Forsling, who also scored two goals. Sorokin is 26 years old. He was drafted 78th overall by the Islanders in 2014. Plays in the NHL since 2020. Prior to that, he played in CSKA and Metallurg Novokuznetsk. The goalkeeper is the 2018 Olympic champion, winner of the Gagarin Cup, three times bronze medalist of the World Championship.
