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Varlamov stopped 25 of 27 shots in a win over the WIld on Saturday. The win was his 21st of the season which ties him with Carey Price for sixth in the NHL. Varly also ranks 16th in GAA (2.35) and 7th in SV% (.926). Tonight he takes on Chicago, he stopped 36 of 37 shots in a 5-1 win over the Hawks in their first meeting, he also stopped all 13 shots after replacing J.S Giguere in the third period of a 7-2 rout in late December. Overall he is 1-0-0 with a 0.75 GAA and .980 SV% vs. Chicago this season.

Schneider stopped 29 of 30 shots in a win over the Panthers on Saturday. He has been excellent lately, he has won three of his last four starts while allowing just four goals, stopping 105 of 109 shots (.963 SV%). He will take on a slumping Maple Leafs team on Sunday.

Varlamov allowed two goals on 24 shots in a loss to the Islanders last night. The loss snapped a four-game winning streak, but he will get a chance to bounce back right away when he takes on the Wild tonight. Varly is 1-0-1 with a 1.38 GAA and .953 SV% against Minnesota this season.

Varlamov allowed three goals on 32 in a win over the Senators on Wednesday. Varly has now won each of his last four starts while allowing 10 goals and posting a .925 SV%. He will make his 22nd home start tonight vs. the Islanders, he is 14-5-2 with a 2.27 GAA and .929 SV% in previous 21 starts at the Pepsi Center.

Schneider stopped all 26 shots that he faced in a 1-0 win over the Stars on Thursday night. After a handful of ugly starts towards the end of December, Schneider is now 2-1-0 with a 1.01 GAA and .962 SV% in his last three starts. He has a good matchup on Saturday, at home against the Panthers and their 28th ranked offence (2.23 G/PG)

Varlamov allowed three goals on 33 shots in a win over the Sharks on Saturday. It was his third consecutive win and 19th of the season for Varly. Tonight he will take on the Senators in Colorado, he is 13-5-2 with a 2.23 GAA and .930 SV% at home.

Schneider allowed two goals on 22 shots in a loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday. Despite posting a solid 2.13 GAA and .914 SV%, Schneider has struggled to win games, going 5-9-5 in his first 19 starts with the Devils. He will face a Stars team who have lost three straight while being outscored 18-8.

Schneider allowed just one goal on 31 shots in a win over the Islanders on December 28. The win was his fifth of the season and snapped a five game losing streak. He will take on the Sabres tonight, the first time he took on Buffalo he stopped all 15 shots he faced in a 1-0 OT win.

Varlamov stopped 29 of 30 shots in a win over the Flyers on Thursday. It was his second straight win and 18th of the season. He carries an 18-8-4 record with a 2.33 GAA and .928 SV% into Saturday's meeting with the Sharks. In his first start vs. San Jose he stopped 41 of 45 shots in a 5-4 shootout loss.

Varlamov allowed three goals on 38 shots in a win over the Blue Jackets on Tuesday. It was Varly's 17th win of the season and snapped a four-game losing streak. He will start at home tonight vs. the Flyers, he is 11-5-2 with a 2.26 GAA and .929 SV% in Colorado.

Varlamov allowed two goals on 37 shots in a 2-1 OT loss to the Jets on Sunday. Varly has lost three consecutive starts, but will look to close out December on a high-note when he faces the Blue Jackets tonight. Varlamov enters play with a 3-2-4 record, 2.78 GAA and .914 SV% this month.

Varlamov stopped all 13 shots that he faced after replacing J.S Giguere in Friday's loss to the Blackhawks. On Sunday he draws a good matchup at home taking on the visiting Jets. Varly has posted a 10-5-1 record with a 2.24 GAA and .928 SV% at home.

Schneider allowed five goals on 37 shots in a loss to the Blackhawks on Monday. Schneider has lost five straight while allowing at least three goals in each contest and 17 overall. Tonight he will face the Isles in New York, he is 2-6-2 with a 2.59 GAA and .904 SV% on the road.

Schneider allowed three goals on 24 shots in Friday's OT loss to the Ducks. He has lost four straight and allowed three goals in each of those contests. Schneider will makes for a scary start tonight with the Devils in Chicago to take on last year's champs.

Varlamov gave up two goals on 39 shots in a shootout loss to the Kings on Saturday. The loss moved Varly to 3-2-2 with a 2.92 GAA and .904 SV% in December. He will be in tough tonight in San Jose.

Varlamov allowed two goals on 29 shots in a win over the Oilers on Thursday. Varly got his revenge for allowing eight goals the last time he faced the Oilers. He will need to be at his best today when he takes on a Kings team who have won eight of their last nine contests.

Varlamov, 25, charged with third-degree assault November 22. The case was dismissed because prosecutors say they could not prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt. It appears Varlamov's legal troubles are now behind him and he can focus on hockey once again.

Schneider allowed three goals on 23 shots in a 3-2 loss to the Penguins last Friday. Martin Brodeur made the next two starts, but it will be Schneider tonight looking for his first win since November 30. He will be in tough with the Anaheim Ducks coming to town - Schneider is 2-2-2 with a 1.45 GAA and .930 SV% at home.

Varlamov allowed two goals on 33 shots in a win over the Stars on Sunday. The win was his 15th of the season and he will be looking for number-16 tonight against the Oilers. He is 9-5-1 at home and is 2-2-1 with a 3.32 GAA and .887 SV% in December.

Varlamov allowed one goal on 27 shots in 2-1 shootout loss against the Wild on Saturday. It was a strong outing for Varlamov but the Avalanche were stymied by Josh Harding. He will get the nod for the third time against the Stars tonight in Colorado. He is 2-0-0 with a 1.95 GAA and .943 SV% in the first two games.