Islanders' Semyon Varlamov: Blown away by Carolina
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Varlamov turned aside 32 of 37 shots Tuesday in a 6-3 loss to the Hurricanes in Game 5 of the Islanders' first-round series, with Carolina's final goal getting scored into an empty net.
With their season on the line, the Isles came out flat and were down 2-0 before the four-minute mark in the first period. While Varlamov played well enough to allow his team to rally and tie things up by the second intermission, the third period belonged to Carolina. The veteran netminder posted a 2.70 GAA and .914 save percentage in his five playoff appearances, numbers very similar to his 2.60 GAA and .918 save percentage during the regular season. Barring a trade, he'll return to man the crease in Long Island in 2024-25 alongside Ilya Sorokin.
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Islanders' Semyon Varlamov: Gets starting nod for Tuesday
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Varlamov will be between the road pipes for Game 5 against the Hurricanes on Tuesday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
As expected, Varlamov gets the nod after having put together a strong showing in Game 4. He stopped 42 of 44 shots on net in that must-win contest. At this point, the 36-year-old Varlamov figures to continue trying to stave off elimination for the Islanders for as long as he can.
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Islanders' Semyon Varlamov: Busy in Game 4 win
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Varlamov stopped 42 shots Saturday in a 3-2 double-overtime win over the Hurricanes in Game 4 of the Islanders' first-round series.
The 36-year-old netminder wouldn't let the Isles get swept, making 17 saves in the first OT period alone to give Mathew Barzal a chance to pot the winner. Varlamov has started three of New York's four playoff games so far, posting a stellar 2.08 GAA and .930 save percentage despite a 1-2 record, and he should get the nod again Tuesday for Game 5 as the series shifts back to Carolina.
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Islanders' Semyon Varlamov: In goal for Saturday
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Varlamov will get the starting nod at home for Game 4 against the Hurricanes on Saturday, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports.
Varlamov was initially benched for Game 3 but came on in relief of Ilya Sorokin in the second period -- Varly stopped all eight shots he faced from that point on. Overall, Varlamov is sporting a 2.41 GAA and .915 save percentage through three playoff appearances, but he's lost both of his starts. At this point, if Varlamov puts together a good enough performance to earn a victory in Game 4, he'll almost certainly get the nod for Game 5 on Tuesday.
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Islanders' Semyon Varlamov: Needed in relief
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Varlamov stopped eight shots after entering in relief of Ilya Sorokin in the second period of Thursday's 3-2 Game 3 loss to the Hurricanes.
After Varlamov dropped the first two games of the series, the Islanders turned to Ilya Sorokin on Thursday in an attempt to change the momentum. However, Sorokin allowed three goals on Carolina's first 14 shots before the Isles turned back to Varlamov midway through the second period. The 35-year-old Varlamov managed to hold the Canes scoreless over the game's final 30:33 minutes, though New York ultimately couldn't find a tying goal, leaving Sorokin with the loss. Varlamov figures to be back between the pipes for Saturday's do-or-die Game 4. Despite the Islanders' struggles thus far in the series, Varlamov's posted a solid .915 save percentage through his three postseason appearances.
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Islanders' Semyon Varlamov: Drops Game 2
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Varlamov allowed four goals on 38 shots in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Hurricanes in Game 2. The fifth goal was an empty-netter.
The Islanders jumped out to a 3-0 lead early in the second period but Varlamov allowed a Teuvo Teravainen power-play goal before the Hurricanes exploded for four goals in the third, including an empty-netter, leaving the Islanders down 2-0 in the series. The 35-year-old Varlamov was excellent down the stretch, going 7-1-0 with a .936 save percentage in his final eight regular-season starts while taking over the starting job from Ilya Sorokin. However, the Islanders may choose to mix things up in goal Thursday when they return home for Game 3.
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Islanders' Semyon Varlamov: Set to start Game 2
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Varlamov was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports, indicating he will guard the road goal in Game 2 against Carolina on Monday.
Varlamov stopped 23 of 25 shots in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Hurricanes in Game 1. The 35-year-old netminder has posted a record of 18-15 with a 2.30 GAA and a .922 save percentage in 35 career playoff appearances with the Islanders.
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Islanders' Semyon Varlamov: Decent in Game 1 loss
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Varlamov allowed two goals on 25 shots in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Hurricanes in Game 1. The third goal was an empty-netter.
Varlamov's strong play to help the Islanders get into the playoffs earned him the Game 1 start, but the team in front of him fell flat for the postseason opener. He has allowed two goals or fewer in each of his last five outings. Varlamov was 14-8-4 with a 2.60 GAA and a .918 save percentage over 28 regular-season contests. Should he stumble again, head coach Patrick Roy may be forced to turn back to Ilya Sorokin quickly.
Varlamov will defend the visiting crease in Carolina on Saturday for Game 1, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Varlamov took over for Ilya Sorokin as New York's No. 1 netminder down the stretch, starting in seven of the Islanders' last 11 regular-season games. Varlamov won his last five starts, ending the season with a 14-8-4 record to go with a 2.60 GAA and a .918 save percentage, Varlamov stopped 39 shots in a 5-4 overtime victory over the Hurricanes in his lone appearance against the team this season Nov. 30.
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Islanders' Semyon Varlamov: Stops 23 in victory
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Varlamov stopped 23 of 24 shots in Monday's 4-1 win over the Devils.
Varlamov was sharp again Monday, holding New Jersey to a lone Timo Meier goal in the second period en route to a playoff-clinching win for the Islanders. The 35-year-old Varlamov has started four of New York's last five games while going 7-1-0 with a stellar .935 save percentage over his last eight outings. He'll carry a 14-8-4 record with a .917 save percentage and 2.60 GAA into Wednesday's regular-season finale against the Penguins.
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Islanders' Semyon Varlamov: Tending twine Monday
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Varlamov will defend the road net Monday against New Jersey, according to Stefen Rosner of NHL.com.
Varlamov has gone 7-1-1 with a .928 save percentage over his past nine outings. He has stopped 115 of 122 shots during his four-game winning streak. Varlamov has a 13-8-4 record this season with a 2.66 GAA and a .916 save percentage through 27 games played. The Devils sit 12th in the league this campaign with 3.25 goals per contest.
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Islanders' Semyon Varlamov: Wins fourth straight
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Varlamov stopped 12 of 14 shots in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Canadiens.
Varlamov and the Islanders needed overtime to earn the win despite outshooting Montreal 31-to-14,. The 35-year-old netminder ultimately came away victorious. Varlamov's won six of his last seven starts, posting a .933 save percentage in that span while taking over the starting job in New York. He improves to 13-8-4 with a .916 save percentage and 2.66 GAA this season. The Islanders are back in action Saturday in a road matchup with the Rangers.
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Islanders' Semyon Varlamov: Starting Thursday
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Varlamov will start Thursday at home against Montreal, per Andrew Gross of Newsday.
Varlamov was stellar in his last start, stopping 32 of 34 shots in a 4-2 win against the Rangers on Tuesday. The 35-year-old has been a difference maker this year, recording a .917 save percentage and a 12-8-4 record in 26 appearances. He will have a favorable matchup against Montreal, which ranks 27th in goals per game at 2.79.
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Islanders' Semyon Varlamov: Holds on for win
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Varlamov stopped 32 of 34 shots in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Rangers.
With a three-goal cushion in the second period, the Rangers made it a game by scoring two power-play goals on Varlamov to come within one. He turned away the remainder of the shots for a .941 save percentage. This was the third win in a row for Varlamov and his fifth in six games. Varlamov is at 25-12-8 with a 2.69 GAA and a .916 save percentage over 26 contests this season.
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Islanders' Semyon Varlamov: Facing Rangers
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Varlamov will protect the home net Tuesday against the Rangers, according to Stefen Rosner of NHL.com.
Varlamov is coming off a 41-save shutout victory over Nashville on Saturday. He has gone 5-1-1 in his past seven outings while pushing Ilya Sorokin for playing time. Varlamov has posted a record of 11-8-4 this season with a 2.72 GAA and a .916 save percentage across 25 appearances. The Rangers sit sixth in the league this campaign with 3.45 goals per contest.
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Islanders' Semyon Varlamov: Stellar in shutout
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Varlamov posted a 41-save shutout in Saturday's 2-0 win over the Predators.
Varlamov turned in arguably his best game of the season, which was his third shutout of the campaign and his first since Nov. 2. The 35-year-old has won four of his last five outings, allowing a total of 11 goals in that span. He's up to 11-8-4 with a 2.72 GAA and a .916 save percentage through 25 appearances this season. With the Islanders in the thick of the playoff race, head coach Patrick Roy has gone with the hot hand in goal, which has led to Varlamov eating into Ilya Sorokin's playing time.
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Islanders' Semyon Varlamov: First off Saturday
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Per Andrew Gross of Newsday, Varlamov was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, indicating he will patrol the home crease against Nashville on Saturday.
Coach Patrick Roy said Thursday that starting Varlamov was the plan. The 35-year-old Varlamov has won three of his last four starts, giving him a 10-8-4 record with a 2.84 GAA and a .912 save percentage in 24 appearances. The Predators sit first in the wild-card race in the Western Conference with 92 points.
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Islanders' Semyon Varlamov: Grabs OT win
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Varlamov stopped 30 of 33 shots in Monday's 4-3 overtime win against the Flyers.
Varlamov may be second fiddle to Ilya Sorokin, but he's still proved to have value for fantasy managers. He's been at a .909 save percentage or better in his last four starts and has a .911 save percentage through 24 games on the season.
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Islanders' Semyon Varlamov: Set to start in Philadelphia
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Varlamov was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports, indicating he will guard the road goal Monday against the Flyers.
Varlamov will make his third straight start after stopping 62 of 67 shots in his previous two outings en route to a 1-1-0 record. He has gone 9-8-4 this season with a 2.83 GAA and a .912 save percentage through 23 games played. The Flyers rank 24th in the league this campaign with 2.87 goals per contest.
