New York Islanders News

Panik is fighting an illness and is questionable to play Saturday vs. the Maple Leafs. Panik has become one of the Coyotes best producers, picking up two goals and five assists (seven points) in his last 12 games.

Varlamov allowed one goal on 25 shots in Colorado’s win in Winnipeg on Thursday. The win snapped a six-game losing streak for Varlamov, who will face the Blues for the second time this afternoon. Varlamov allowed three goalso on 37 shots in a 3-2 OT loss in their first meeting (Nov.30).

Varlamov allowed four goals on just 17 shots in Colorado’s loss to the Maple Leafs on Tuesday. It was an ugly performance for Varlamov, who has now lost six in a row (0-3-3) while posting a 3.91 GAA and .882 SV%. Varlamov gave up four goals on 23 shots in a losing effort in his first start against the Jets.

Schneider gave up four goals on 33 shots in the Devils loss to the Wild last Saturday. Schneider has lost both of his starts while allowing five goals on 61 shots (.918 SV%). Schneider is still looking for his first win of the season—having gone 0-6-2 with a 4.12 GAA and .868 SV% in 11 games this season.

Varlamov stopped 33 of 35 shots in a losing effort Sunday in Boston. Varlamov is on a five-game personal losing streak, posting a 3.48 GAA and .894 SV% in the process. Tonight he will face the Maple Leafs for the second time this season—he allowed three goals on 20 shots in a 6-3 win in Toronto in the first meeting (Jan.14).

Varlamov allowed five goals on 26 shots in Colorado’s win over the Canucks on Saturday. Philipp Grubauer started on Tuesday, so the Avalanche will come back to Varlamov tonight in Washington. Varlamov’s last 10 starts have been rough—he is 2-6-2 with a 3.14 GAA and .877 SV% over that span.

Schneider will be making his first NHL appearance since December 14th and comes in having gone 0-5-1 with a 4.66 GAA and .852 SV% in nine appearances this season. During his time with the Binghamton Devils (AHL), Schneider wasn’t much better, posting a 3.24 GAA and .881 SV% across eight games. He has simply lost the form that once made him one of the best goalies in the league and can’t be trusted until he finds it (if ever).

Schneider will be making his first NHL appearance since December 14th and comes in having gone 0-5-1 with a 4.66 GAA and .852 SV% in nine appearances this season. During his time with the Binghamton Devils (AHL), Schneider wasn’t much better, posting a 3.24 GAA and .881 SV% across eight games. He has simply lost the form that once made him one of the best goalies in the league and can’t be trusted until he finds it (if ever).

DeAngelo has been a healthy scratch for the last two games but will dress as the seventh defenseman on Monday. DeAngelo, who will replace Cody McLeod in the lineup, has 12 points (4G / 8A) in 32 games this season.

Varlamov allowed three goals on 26 shots in Colorado’s loss to Nashville on January 21st. Varlamov went 2-4-0 with a 2.89 GAA and .888 SV% in six starts in January. He hasn’t faced the Canucks this season but has been solid at the Pepsi Center—going 6-4-4 with a 2.61 GAA and .913 SV% in 15 starts.

Varlamov stopped 30 of 31 shots in Colorado’s win over the Kings on Saturday. After a five-game losing streak, Varlamov has now won two of the last three while stopping 73 of 81 shots (.901 SV%). Today he faces the Predators for the third time this season—he is 1-1-0 with a 2.51 GAA and .930 SV%.

Duclair was a healthy scratch on Friday but will replace Kevin Stenlund on Saturday. Duclair has 10 goals and five assists (15 points) in 40 games this season.