Islanders' Semyon Varlamov: Had knee procedure in December
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Varlamov had a knee procedure in December and feels he will be ready for training camp in September, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports Saturday.
Varlamov last played Nov. 29, finishing the season with a 3-4-3 record, a 2.89 GAA and an .889 save percentage across 10 regular-season games in 2024-25. He hopes to start skating in June as he is still rehabbing his knee. The 36-year-old still has two years remaining on his four-year, $11 million contract signed in July of 2023.
Islanders' Semyon Varlamov: Doubtful to return this season
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Varlamov (lower body) is unlikely to return this season, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Varlamov has been out since Nov. 29, and at this point, it doesn't look like he will return to action. At 36 years old, an absence of this length is moderately concerning, but there's been no indication the injury is career-threatening. He is under contract for two more seasons.
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Islanders' Semyon Varlamov: Out indefinitely
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Varlamov (lower body) is out indefinitely after he stopped skating and facing shots, according to Stefen Rosner of NHL.com on Saturday.
Varlamov hasn't played since Nov. 29, and Marcus Hogberg (upper body) is unavailable, so the Islanders recalled Jakub Skarek from AHL Bridgeport on Monday to occupy the backup role behind Ilya Sorokin. The 36-year-old Varlamov has a 3-4-3 record with a 2.89 GAA and an .889 save percentage through 10 appearances this season.
Varlamov has been sidelined since early December due to a lower-body injury, and his activity Thursday marked the first time he's skated since sustaining his injury. The 36-year-old remains on long-term injured reserve and doesn't yet have a timetable to return, but he seems to be trending in the right direction.
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Islanders' Semyon Varlamov: Moves to LTIR
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Varlamov (lower body) was moved to long-term injured reserve Thursday, retroactive to Dec. 3, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.
Varlamov has been hampered by a lower-body injury since early December, and his move to LTIR shouldn't impact his return timetable much since the transaction is retroactive to Dec. 3. It's not yet clear when the 36-year-old netminder will be in the mix to return, but Ilya Sorokin should continue to see plenty of playing time while Varlamov is sidelined.
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Islanders' Semyon Varlamov: Shifts to IR
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Varlamov (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.
Varlamov has been dealing with a lower-body issue since Dec. 2, and he hasn't played since Nov. 29 against Washington. He has posted a 3-4-3 record with a 2.89 GAA and an .889 save percentage across 10 appearances this season. It's unclear when he will be ready to return, but he didn't accompany the Islanders on the team's upcoming three-game road trip.
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Islanders' Semyon Varlamov: Won't travel with team
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Varlamov (lower body) won't travel with the Islanders ahead of Sunday's game in Chicago, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com.
Varlamov, who hasn't played since Nov. 29, still appears to be a ways away from returning as the Isles head out on a three-game road trip. The 36-year-old netminder has gone 3-4-3 with a 2.89 GAA and an .889 save percentage this season. Varlamov's next chance to suit up will likely come Dec. 23 when the Islanders return home to face Buffalo.
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Islanders' Semyon Varlamov: Not skating Thursday
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Varlamov (lower body) was not on the ice at morning practice and remains out of action versus Chicago on Thursday, according to Stefen Rosner of NHL.com.
Varlamov has missed almost two weeks of action with the injury. He is 3-4-3 with a 2.89 GAA and a .889 save percentage. Ilya Sorokin is expected to start Thursday with Marcus Hogberg as his backup.
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Islanders' Semyon Varlamov: Remains sidelined
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Varlamov (lower body) won't be in the lineup versus the Kings on Tuesday, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.
Varlamov's last start came Nov. 29 against the Capitals in which he gave up five goals on 26 shots (.808 save percentage). Starter Ilya Sorokin has been performing well of late -- going 3-1-1 with a 2.34 GAA in his last five -- but it seems likely Varlamov would have been given at least one of the team's last five games if he was available. Until Varlamov is cleared to play, Marcus Hogberg figures to serve as the No. 2 option.
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Islanders' Semyon Varlamov: Still unavailable
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Varlamov (lower body) won't be in the lineup for Saturday's home matchup against Carolina, according to Andrew Gross of Newsday.
Varlamov will miss his second straight game, and it's unclear if he will be ready to return on the road versus Ottawa on Sunday. Ilya Sorokin will start versus the Hurricanes, and he could face the Senators in the second half of the Islanders' back-to-back, per Gross. Marcus Hogberg has been the backup goalie during Varlamov's absence.
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Islanders' Semyon Varlamov: Considered day-to-day
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Varlamov is day-to-day with a lower-body injury and will miss Thursday's tilt versus Seattle.
Varlamov was iffy Tuesday but was able to back up Ilya Sorokin in a 2-1 overtime loss to Montreal. Varlamov is still not 100 percent, as the Islanders recalled Marcus Hogberg from AHL Bridgeport on Thursday.
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Islanders' Semyon Varlamov: Back at practice
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Varlamov (lower body) participated in Tuesday's morning skate after being absent from Monday's practice, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Following Monday's practice, the Islanders returned Marcus Hogberg to AHL Bridgeport. After occupying the starter's crease during the morning skate, Ilya Sorokin will probably start Tuesday's road game versus Montreal, and Varlamov should dress as the backup.
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Islanders' Semyon Varlamov: Considered day-to-day
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Varlamov (lower body) is day-to-day but will travel with the team for Tuesday's road matchup against Montreal.
The Islanders recalled Marcus Hogberg from AHL Bridgeport on Monday under emergency conditions to practice and possibly be in Tuesday's lineup if Varlamov sits out a game. The 36-year-old Varlamov has a 3-4-3 record with a 2.89 GAA and an .889 save percentage through 10 appearances this season. Given the nature of this situation, Ilya Sorokin will probably start against the Canadiens, though that hasn't been confirmed yet.
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Islanders' Semyon Varlamov: Falls in overtime
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Varlamov turned aside 21 of 26 shots faced during Friday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Capitals.
A two-goal lead after two periods evaporated in the final frame and Varlamov was the victim of a Jacob Chychrun wrist shot to seal the comeback for the Capitals in overtime. The 36-year-old is expected to backup Ilya Sorokin on Saturday when the Islanders return home to face Buffalo.
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Islanders' Semyon Varlamov: Facing Capitals
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Varlamov will patrol the visiting crease in Washington on Friday, according to Andrew Gross of Newsday.
Varlamov has allowed eight goals on 107 shots in his last four starts. Overall, Varlamov is 3-4-2 with a 2.66 GAA and an .898 save percentage across nine starts this season. He will face the Capitals, who lead the NHL in scoring, averaging 4.09 goals per game.
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Islanders' Semyon Varlamov: Gives up three goals vs. Detroit
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Varlamov stopped 17 of 20 shots in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Red Wings. The fourth goal was an empty-netter with three seconds left in the third period.
Varlamov made his fourth start of the month Monday and didn't look good, as this was the first time in that four-game stretch in which he posted a save percentage below the .900 mark. The 36-year-old veteran has looked solid in a backup role this season, though, going 3-4-2 with a 2.66 GAA and an .898 save percentage in his nine outings so far.
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Islanders' Semyon Varlamov: Draws start Monday
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Varlamov will serve as the starting goalie for Monday's home game against the Red Wings, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Varlamov has made just three starts this month, but he's been effective when called upon, logging a 2-0-1 record, 1.63 GAA and .943 save percentage. The Red Wings have averaged just 2.45 goals per game -- the sixth-worst mark in the league -- to begin the season, so Varlamov has a solid opportunity to keep his momentum going Monday.
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Islanders' Semyon Varlamov: Strong in shootout loss
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Varlamov surrendered one goal on 31 shots in Tuesday's 2-1 shootout loss to the Flames.
Varlamov couldn't win a third straight start, but he has given up no more than two goals in his last four outings. The 36-year-old was bested by Rasmus Andersson on a power-play tally in the third period, and the Flames also converted two of their three shootout attempts. Varlamov is down to a 3-3-2 record with a 2.60 GAA and a .903 save percentage over eight starts. He continues to back up Ilya Sorokin, but Varlamov has gotten a start roughly once a week -- that's enough action to be worth a look in fantasy. The Islanders' five-game road trip ends Thursday in a matchup with the Red Wings.
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Islanders' Semyon Varlamov: Confirmed starter on the road
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Varlamov will guard the road crease versus the Flames on Tuesday, Andrew Gross of Newsday relays.
Varlamov will attempt to pick up his third straight win against a Calgary club that's scoring 2.67 goals per game through 18 outings. The 36-year-old made 24 saves on 26 shots in a 5-2 win over Vancouver in his last start Nov. 14. The Russian netminder has posted a 3-3-1 record, .892 save percentage and 2.86 GAA through seven appearances.
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