Varlamov will patrol the visiting crease versus Washington on Thursday, Stefen Rosner of The Hockey News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Varlamov was outstanding in his last start, stopping all 34 shots in a 2-0 win over Columbus on Saturday. Varlamov is 1-1-0 this season, turning aside 73 of 76 shots. He will face the Capitals, who are tied for 29th in the NHL with 19 goals in eight games.