New York Islanders News

Varlamov will start on Monday in New Jersey.

The Islanders can clinch a playoff spot on Monday and will turn to Varlamov in the crease for the fourth time in the last five games. Varlamov has been stellar lately, allowing three or fewer goals in seven straight (6-1-0), including saving 12 of 14 shots (.857 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 3-2 overtime victory over the Montreal Canadiens. The Islanders enter action as -119 road favourites against the New Jersey Devils.

Semyon Varlamov
DeAngelo will draw into the Hurricanes lineup on Friday.

DeAngelo was one of four surprise additions to the Hurricanes' lineup on Friday as Jordan Staal, Jalen Chatfield, Brett Pesce, and Teuvo Teravainen are all out with undisclosed injuries. Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Brendan Lemieux, and Scott Morrow will also draw into the lineup.

Tony DeAngelo
Varlamov will start Thursday vs. the Canadiens.

The Islanders, winners of five straight amid a push for the Playoffs, will likely turn to Varlamov between the pipes for the third consecutive game. Varlamov has been terrific lately, winning five of his last six (5-1-0), allowing three or fewer goals in each, including saving 32 of 34 shots (.941 SV%) in a 4-2 win over the New York Rangers on Tuesday. The Islanders enter action as -204 home favourites.

Semyon Varlamov
Varlamov was the first goalie off the ice at the Islanders' morning skate.

The Islanders, winners of five straight amid a push for the Playoffs, will likely turn to Varlamov between the pipes for the third consecutive game. Varlamov has been terrific lately, winning five of his last six (5-1-0), allowing three or fewer goals in each, including saving 32 of 34 shots (.941 SV%) in a 4-2 win over the New York Rangers on Tuesday. The Islanders enter action as -204 home favourites.

Semyon Varlamov
Varlamov will start Tuesday vs. the Rangers.

The Islanders will turn to Varlamov in the crease for the second straight game on Tuesday against the New York Rangers. Varlamov has won four of his last five, allowing three or fewer goals in each, and was stellar in his most recent outing, saving all 41 shots he faced in a 2-0 win over the Nashville Predators for his third shutout of the season.

Semyon Varlamov
Sorokin will start on Thursday in Columbus.

The Islanders have won two straight and will turn to Sorokin between the pipes for consecutive games after rolling with Semyon Varlamov in three straight. Sorokin saved 18 of 19 shots in a 2-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday, snapping a six-game losing skid for the netminder. The Islanders enter action as -185 road favourites against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Ilya Sorokin
Sorokin will start on Thursday in Columbus.

The Islanders have won two straight and will turn to Sorokin between the pipes for consecutive games after rolling with Semyon Varlamov in three straight. Sorokin saved 18 of 19 shots in a 2-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday, snapping a six-game losing skid for the netminder. The Islanders enter action as -185 road favourites against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Ilya Sorokin
Sorokin will start on Tuesday vs. Chicago.

The Islanders will turn to Sorokin on Tuesday against the Chicago Blackhawks, the tail end of a back-to-back, after rolling with Semyon Varlamov in three straight contests. Sorokin has lost six straight (0-6-0), allowing three or more goals five times, posting an ugly .881 SV%.

Ilya Sorokin