New York Islanders News

Varlamov starts Saturday vs. the Flames.

Varlamov allowed one goal on 24 shots in the Avs’ 2-1 shootout win over New Jersey on Thursday. Varlamov has been spectacular, winning four in a row while posting a 0.75 GAA and .976 SV%. Tonight he gets the nod in a pivotal matchup against the Flames. He allowed four goals on 25 shots in a 4-3 OT loss in their last meeting.

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Varlamov (groin) gets the nod for the Avalanche.

Varlamov missed Tuesday’s game vs. the Kings, but will be back in the crease tonight vs. New Jersey. He enters play having won three in a row while recording a 0.69 GAA and .981 SV%. Tonight is definitely a winnable game for Varly—the Devils have lost four of seven.

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

Varlamov was injured late in Sunday’s win and will miss at least tonight’s game. Varlamov missed six games with a groin injury earlier in the year, but there is no word on how long he will be out this time around. The Avalanche announced that he might be ready for Thursday, but consider him day-to-day for now.

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Varlamov (lower-body) will take part in the Avs' morning skate on Tuesday.

Varlamov left Sunday’s game with just over five minutes left in the third period. He will take part in the morning skate and then the Avalanche will make a decision on his status shortly after. Calvin Pickard has been recalled incase Varlamov cannot play.

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Varlamov left Sunday’s game with a lower-body injury and did not return.

Varlamov made 29 saves on 30 shots before leaving the game with just over five minutes remaining in the third period. Reto Berra came in and closed the door, preserving Varlamov’s 22nd victory of the season. He is considered day-to-day for the time being, but expect an update from the Avs in the next 24 hours.

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Varlamov starts Sunday vs. the Wild.

Varlamov stopped all 44 shots that he faced in the Avs’ 4-0 shutout win over the Blue Jackets last night. Varly was outstanding, earning his 21st win and fifth shutout of the season. He will start on back-to-back days for the fifth time this season—he has gone 0-4-0 with a 4.57 GAA and .871 SV% in the first four outings.

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Varlamov is expected to start Sunday in Minnesota.

Varlamov stopped all 44 shots that he faced in the Avs’ 4-0 shutout win over the Blue Jackets last night. Varly was outstanding, earning his 21st win and fifth shutout of the season. He will start on back-to-back days for the fifth time this season—he has gone 0-4-0 with a 4.57 GAA and .871 SV% in the first four outings.

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Varlamov will make his 21 consecutive start on Saturday.

Varlamov stopped 28 of 29 shots in the Avs’ 3-1 win over the Penguins on Wednesday. Varlamov won four of his last six starts while posting a 2.97 GAA and .909 SV%. Tonight he will take on a Blue Jackets team that banged him up in their last meeting—he allowed four goals on 27 shots in a 4-3 loss in January.

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Drouin to take on a bigger role after Brett Connolly was traded.

Drouin was bumped up to the Lightning’s third line with Valtteri Filppula and Cedric Paquette in the morning skate. He will take on an increased role with Connolly out of town, which should lead to more production. Drouin has two goals and 24 assists (26 points) in 53 games.

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The Coyotes have acquired Anthony Duclair, John Moore, a 2016 1st round pick and a 2015 2nd round pick from the Rangers for Keith Yandle, Chris Summers and a 2015 4th round pick.

Duclair, 19, displayed incredible chemistry with Max Domi, who was the Coyotes first round pick in 2013, at this winter’s World Juniors. Duclair, who had seven points (1G / 6A) in 18 games with the Rangers earlier this season, has recorded nine goals and 16 assists (25 points) in 19 games since being sent back to the Quebec Remparts (QMJHL).

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Varlamov will start Friday in Dallas.

Varlamov allowed four goals on 29 shots in the Avs’ loss in Nashville on Tuesday. It has been an inconsistent month for Varlamov, ultimately resulting in a 5-6-0 record, 2.74 GAA and .904 SV% for the 26-year-old. Tonight he will face the Stars, who he is 3-0-0 with a 1.96 GAA and .938 SV% against this season.

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Varlamov leads the Avalanche onto the ice for warmups.

Varlamov allowed four goals on 32 shots in the Avs win over the Lightning on Sunday. Varlamov has won four of his last five while registering a 2.16 GAA and .913 SV%. Tonight he will face the Predators for the third time this season—he has gone 1-0-1 with a 1.98 GAA and .935 SV% in the first two.

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Varlamov is expected get the nod vs. the Predators.

Varlamov allowed four goals on 32 shots in the Avs win over the Lightning on Sunday. Varlamov has won four of his last five while registering a 2.16 GAA and .913 SV%. Tonight he will face the Predators for the third time this season—he has gone 1-0-1 with a 1.98 GAA and .935 SV% in the first two.

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Varlamov starts Friday vs. the Blackhawks.

Varlamov allowed three goals on 25 shots in the Avs 4-1 loss to the Kings on Wednesday. It has been an up and down month for Varlamov, who is 3-5-0 with a 2.53 GAA and .906 SV% in February. He has a tough matchup in Chicago, but the last time he faced the Hawks, he posted a 54-save shutout so who knows what to expect.

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