Sorokin was the first goalie off at Wednesday's optional practice, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports, indicating that he's slated to start Thursday's home game against the Blackhawks.
Analysis:Sorokin is set to start for the third time in the Islanders' first four regular-season games. Across his first two starts of the year, he went 1-1-0 with a 1.02 GAA and .968 save percentage.
