Islanders' Ilya Sorokin: Remains day-to-day

Coach Patrick Roy said Thursday that he is taking it one day at a time with Sorokin (back), Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Roy would not say whether or not Sorokin will play in the Islanders' final exhibition game Friday. Sorokin was warming up and partaking in Thursday's practice, the first time in training camp that he has done so this season. The 29-year-old had a tough 2023-24 campaign, registering a 25-19-12 record with a 3.01 GAA and a .908 save percentage, his worst campaign in four NHL seasons. Should Sorokin not be ready for Opening Night on Oct. 10 versus Utah, look for Semyon Varlamov to get the start.