New York Islanders News

Varlamov will start Tuesday vs. the Rangers.

Varlamov stopped 29 of 30 shots in the Islanders win over the Sharks on Sunday. Varlamov has won two straight while stopping 50 of the 52 shots (.962 SV%) that he’s faced. Tonight he faces the Rangers for the third time this season—he is 0-2-0 while giving up nine goals on 63 shots (.857 SV%) in the first two meetings.

Semyon Varlamov
The Islanders have recalled Cal Clutterbuck (wrist) from his conditioning assignment with Bridgeport (AHL).

Clutterbuck has been out since December 19th after undergoing wrist surgery but is ready to re-join the Islanders for Tuesday's morning skate. He played just two games during his conditioning stint but it's unclear whether or not he's 100 percent ready to return to the NHL lineup.

Cal Clutterbuck
The Islanders have acquired J.G. Pageau from the Senators for a 2020 first-round pick, a 2020 second-round pick and a conditional 2022 third-round pick.

The 2020 first-round pick is top-three protected, and the 2022 third-rounder is conditional on the Islanders winning the Stanley Cup this season. Pageau is in the midst of a career year, scoring 24 goals and adding 16 assists in 60 games this season. The 27-year-old is set to become an unrestricted free-agent on July 1.

Jean-Gabriel Pageau
Varlamov led the Islanders onto the ice for warmups.

Varlamov allowed one goal on 22 shots in the Islanders win over the Red Wings on Friday. The win snapped a three-game losing skid for Varlamov, who will make his 35th start tonight vs. the Sharks. In his first start against the Sharks, Varlamov stopped 24 of 26 shots in a 2-1 overtime loss (Nov.23).

Semyon Varlamov