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Varlamov starts Friday vs. the Blues.

Varlamov allowed one goal on 28 shots in Colorado’s win over the Sabres on Wednesday. Varlamov has won two in a row while allowing just two goals on 65 shots (.969 SV%). Varlamov draws a tough matchup vs. the Blues who have won five of their last six games, including three in a row.

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Varlamov starts Wednesday vs. the Sabres.

Varlamov stopped 36 of 37 shots in Colorado’s win in Winnipeg on Monday. It was a nice bounce back for Varlamov, who had allowed eight goals in his previous two outings. Tonight Varlamov will take on a Sabres team that has rattled off four wins in their last five games—Varly is 5-3-2 with a 2.98 GAA ad .908 SV% in his last 10 starts on home ice.

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Varlamov starts Monday in Winnipeg.

Varlamov allowed four goals on 38 shots in Colorado’s loss to Tampa Bay on Tuesday. Varlamov has lost two in a row while allowing a combined eight goals on 58 shots (.862 SV%). Varlamov’s volatile season make him difficult to trust on a regular basis—he heads into Winnipeg at 6-5-0 with a 2.11 GAA and .934 SV% on the road.

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Varlamov starts Tuesday vs. the Lightning.

Varlamov was yanked after allowing four goals on 20 shots in Colorado’s 6-3 loss to the Blackhawks on Sunday. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak for Varlamov, who will start his seventh straight game tonight. In his first start vs. the Lightning, the 27-year-old made 34 saves in a 2-1 win back in October 29th.

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Varlamov will start in goal Sunday vs. the Blackhawks.

Varlamov allowed three goals on 22 shots in Colorado’s win over the Predators on Friday. Varlamov has won three straight games while posting a 2.28 GAA and .923 SV%. Tonight will be Varlamov’s third start of the season against the Blackhawks—the 27-year-old is 1-0-1 with a 1.94 GAA and .944 SV% in the first two meetings between these teams.

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Varlamov will start Friday vs. the Predators.

Varlamov allowed three goals on 38 shots in the Kings win over the Blues on Wednesday. Varlamov is back to his winning ways, having won his last two starts while stopping 65 of 69 shots (.942 SV%). Tonight he will face a Predators team that has lost three of their last four games while being outscored 14-7.

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Varlamov will start Wednesday vs. the Blues.

Varlamov allowed one goal on 31 shots in Colorado’s 4-1 win over the Kings on Monday. The win snapped a four-game losing streak for Varlamov, who is 13-10-3 on the year. The 27-year-old ranks 17th in wins, 24th in SV% (.913) and 30th in GAA (2.66). It’s been rollercoaster season for Varly, who made 42 saves in a 3-1 win over the Blues in their first meeting.

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Varlamov will start Monday vs. the Kings.

Varlamov was pulled after allowing four goals on 19 shots in Colorado’s loss to the Flames on Saturday. Despite losing four consecutive games with a 4.37 GAA and .856 SV% and Calvin Pickard being perfect in relief on Saturday, Varlamov will start tonight. He draws a tough matchup vs. an Avalanche team that has won five in row.

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Varlamov was the first goalie off at the Avalanche morning skate.

Varlamov was pulled after allowing four goals on 19 shots in Colorado’s loss to the Flames on Saturday. Despite losing four consecutive games with a 4.37 GAA and .856 SV% and Calvin Pickard being perfect in relief on Saturday, Varlamov will start tonight. He draws a tough matchup vs. an Avalanche team that has won five in row.

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Varlamov will start Saturday vs. Flames.

Varlamov allowed four goals on 33 shots in Colorado’s loss to Chicago on Thursday. After a 7-1-0 start to December, Varlamov finished out the month with three consecutive losses while posting a 3.86 GAA and .870 SV%.Varlamov has been wildly inconsistent this season and has become very difficult to trust on a nightly basis.

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Varlamov will be in goal on Thursday.

Varlamov allowed two goals on 28 shots in Colorado’s loss to the Coyotes on Sunday. After winning six straight, Varalmov has now lost his last two games, while giving up a combined eight goals on 49 shots (.837 SV%). Tonight he will look to close out 2015 with a win, but it won’t come easy with the Blackhawks in town. Varlamov posted a 29-save shutout in his first start vs. Chicago (Dec. 15).

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Varlamov will start on Sunday vs. the Coyotes.

Varlamov gave up six goals on 21 shots in Colorado’s loss to the Maple Leafs on Monday. The loss snapped a six-game winning streak for Varlamov, who should continue to get a tonne of playing time with Reto Berra sidelined. Varlamov has gone 7-2-0 wit ha 1.66 GAA and .948 SV% in December and tonight he will face the Coyotes for the second time this season.

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Varlamov will start Monday vs. the Maple Leafs.

Varlamov stopped 39 of 40 shots in Colorado’s win over the Oilers on Saturday. Varlamov has won six straight starts while posting an impressive 0.99 GAA, .970 SV% and one shutout. The 27-year-old has turned things around in a big way, leading all NHL goalies with seven wins in December. Tonight he will go for a career-high seven-game winning steak against the 11-13-7 Maple Leafs.

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Varlamov will start Saturday vs. the Avalanche.

Varlamov allowed one goal on 34 shots in Colorado’s win over the Islanders on Thursday. Varlamov has won five consecutive games while posting a 0.99 and .969 SV%. He has turned things around in a big way and he should make for a good start tonight vs. an Oilers team that has lost two in a row following a six-game winning streak.

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