New York Islanders News

Varlamov will start Thursday vs. the Maple Leafs.

Varlamov allowed two goals on 33 shots in Colorado’s win in Minnesota on Tuesday. It was a solid return to the crease for Varlamov, who missed the three previous games with a groin injury. Varlamov has now stopped 82 of the last 85 shots (.965 SV%). One of those starts games against the Maple Leafs, who he faces tonight—Varlamov stopped 51 of 52 shots in a win.

Semyon Varlamov
Schneider will start Thursday vs. the Flyers.

Schneider surrendered five goals on 32 shots in the Devils’ 5-1 loss to the Predators on Tuesday. Schneider has lost five in a row while posting an terrible 4.16 GAA and .876 SV%. It has been a rough season for Schneider, who will face the Flyers tonight. Philadelphia has been great as of late and the way Schneider is struggling…look elsewhere tonight.

Cory Schneider
Varlamov will start Tuesday in Minnesota.

Varlamov stopped 51 of 52 shots in Colorado’s win in Toronto on December 11th. Varlamov missed the next three games with a minor groin injury, but will be back in tonight in Minnesota. The Russian netminder has gone 3-6-0 with a 3.59 AA and .895 SV% on the road this season and will be in tough against a hot Wild team.

Semyon Varlamov
Schneider will start Tuesday vs. the Predators.

Schneider allowed two goals on 27 shots in the Devils’ loss in New York on Sunday. Schneider has lost his last four starts while posting a 3.95 GAA and .883 SV%. It has been a tough season for Schneider, but his troubles have come on the road. Tonight he starts on home-ice where he has gone 8-0-1 with a 2.28 GAA and .920 SV%.

Cory Schneider
Varlamov (groin) is set to return to the crease on Tuesday.

Varlamov missed the last three games with a groin injury, but was back at practice on Monday and is set to return to the lineup on Tuesday. The Avalanche did not name a starting goalie, but Spencer Martin was reassigned to San Antonio (AHL), so Varlamov is definitely available.

Semyon Varlamov
Schneider will start Thursday in St. Louis.

Schneider allowed five goals on 31 shots in the Devils’ loss in New York on Sunday. Schneider’s road woes continue as he now sits 1-8-3 with a 3.25 GAA and .899 SV% when playing outside of New Jersey. At this point, you need to start him at home and sit him on the road, he is just seems to be a completely different goalie at the Prudential Center.

Cory Schneider
Varlamov is day-to-day with a groin injury.

Varlamov is coming off of his best performance of the season, having stopped 51 shots in a win over the Maple Leafs. Varlamov is dealing with a groin injury and will not dress for Wednesday’s game. In his absence, Calvin Pickard will get the start and Spencer Martin has been recalled to be the backup.

Semyon Varlamov
The Islanders have signed Cal Clutterbuck to a five-year deal worth $17.5M ($3.5M AAV).

Clutterbuck has picked up two goals and seven assists (nine points) in 25 games this season. The fourth liner has played some games alongside John Tavares, but has spent the majority of the year in the bottom-6. Clutterbuck’s new contract will kick in next year and carry him through the 2021-22 season.

Cal Clutterbuck
Schneider will start Thursday in Montreal.

Schneider allowed two goals on 24 shots in the Devils’ win over the Canucks on Tuesday. The win snapped a three-game losing streak for Schneider, who will look to put a miserable November behind him. Tonight he starts in Montreal and Schneider has struggled on the road this season. Schneider has gone 1-6-3 with a 2.90 GAA and .905 SV% in arenas not named the Prudential Center.

Cory Schneider
Varlamov will start Tuesday in Nashville.

Varlamov gave up two goals on 32 shots in Colorado’s loss to the Stars on Saturday. Varlamov has lost his las three starts while posting a 3.44 GAA and .908 SV%. The Russian netminder has had a tough season and tonight he faces the Predators for the second time—in the first meeting he was shredded for five goals on 36 shots in a 5-1 loss.

Semyon Varlamov
Schneider will start Tuesday vs. the Canucks.

Schneider allowed four goals on 33 shots in the Devils’ loss in Chicago last Thursday. Keith Kinkaid started on Saturday, so there’s no surprise that Schneider will start vs. his former team tonight in New Jersey. Schneider has struggled on the road, but is an impressive 7-0-1 with a 2.31 GAA and .920 SV% at home.

Cory Schneider
Varlamov will start Saturday vs. the Stars.

Varlamov allowed three goals on 37 shots in Colorado’s loss to the Blue Jackets on Thursday. Varlamov has lost three of his last four starts while posting a 3.30 GAA and .908 SV%. Tonight Varlamov will face the Stars for third time this season—he is 1-1-0 with a 4.03 GAA and .840 SV% in the previous two meetings.

Semyon Varlamov
Schneider will start Thursday in Chicago.

Schneider allowed three goals on 29 shots in the Devils’ loss in Winnipeg on Tuesday. Schneider has lost four of his last five starts while posting an un-Schneider-like 3.58 GAA and .874 SV%. He will be in tough tonight against a Blackhawks team that is 11th in the NHL in scoring with 2.75 goals per game.

Cory Schneider