New York Islanders News

Pulock, 21, is one of the Islanders top prospects, but has yet to make his NHL debut. The 6-foot-2, 215 lbs. defenseman has 24 points (7G / 17A) in 51 games with Bridgeport this season.

Palat was listed as a game-time decision due to an illness, but he is on the ice in warmups and skating on his regular line which suggests that he will play.

Varlamov allowed two goals on 34 shots in the Avs’ win over the Canadiens on Wednesday. Varlamov has won three of his last four starts while posting a 2.85 GAA and .918 SV%. Tonight he faces the Canucks for the second time this month. Varly allowed three goals on 28 shots in a 3-1 loss to Vancouver back on February 9th.

Palat missed the morning skate with an illness and is listed as a game-time decision for tonight’s contest vs. the Jets. If Palat can’t play, expect the Lightning to go with seven defensemen.

Varlamov was pulled after allowing two goals on two shots in Colorado’s loss in Buffalo on Sunday. Varlamov has gone 2-3-0 with a 3.45 GAA and .902 SV% since the All-Star break. Varlamov draws a strong matchup on Wednesday with the Canadiens in town. Montreal has lost seven of their last eight on the road (1-6-1).

Varlamov allowed two goals on 45 shots in Colorado’s shootout win over the Red Wings on Friday. Varlamov stood on his head en route to his 21st win of the season. Since returning to the crease, he has won two of four while posting a 3.01 GAA and .915 SV%. This afternoon he faces a Sabres team that hast lost four of their last five.

Varlamov allowed three goals on 29 shots in Colorado’s win over the Senators last night. Varlamov has started the last three, allowing a combined 10 goals on 96 shots (.896 SV%) while going 1-2-0. It has been a roller coaster of a season for Varlamov, who has struggled against the Eastern Conference this season, going 5-6-1 with a 3.12 GAA and .895 SV% so far.

Varlamov allowed three goals on 29 shots in Colorado’s win over the Senators last night. Coach Roy said he would check in with Varlamov to make sure he is good to go tonight and said there’s an 80 percent chance he goes again. Varlamov has started the last three, allowing a combined 10 goals on 96 shots (.896 SV%) while going 1-2-0.

Varlamov allowed three goals on 28 shots in Colorado’s loss to the Canucks on Tuesday. He has lost his last two starts while allowing seven goals on 67 shots (.896 SV%). Tonight he will look for redemption against the Senators—he was pulled after allowing three goals on 15 shots in their first meeting.

Varlamov allowed three goals on 28 shots in Colorado’s loss to the Canucks on Tuesday. He has lost his last two starts while allowing seven goals on 67 shots (.896 SV%). Tonight he will look for redemption against the Senators—he was pulled after allowing three goals on 15 shots in their first meeting.

Varlamov allowed four goals on 39 shots in Colorado’s loss to the Jets in his return to the crease on Saturday. Varlamov has gone 4-1-0 with a 1.60 GAA and .956 SV% in his last five starts. Tuesday will be his first start vs. the Canucks—Varlamov comes in at 11-8–3 with a 3.04 GAA and .902 SV% on home ice.

Varlamov allowed four goals on 39 shots in Colorado’s loss to the Jets in his return to the crease on Saturday. Varlamov has gone 4-1-0 with a 1.60 GAA and .956 SV% in his last five starts. Tuesday will be his first start vs. the Canucks—Varlamov comes in at 11-8–3 with a 3.04 GAA and .902 SV% on home ice.

Mayfield has been recalled because the Islanders are not sure if Johnny Boychuk will return to the lineup on Tuesday. Mayfield has no points in two games with the Isles and has just six points (3G / 3A) in 38 games with Bridgeport.

Varlamov stayed in Colorado to deal with the civil suit against him from his ex-girlfriend. With Varlamov not going on the trip, Calvin Pickard is expected to start both games of the back-to-back and Roman Will has been called up to serve as his backup.

Varlamov stopped 33 of 34 shots in Colorado’s shootout win over the Blues last night. Varlamov has won three consecutive starts while posting a 0.98 GAA and .970 SV%. Tonight will be his third start without rest—he has gone 1-1-0 with a 2.04 GAA and .942 SV% in the first two. It is always risky to start a goalie on back-to-back nights, but even more so against the Stars.