Varlamov allowed three goals on 40 shots in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

Varlamov faced nearly twice as much rubber as Jake Oettinger (19-for-21 in saves) in the contest. Radek Faksa's shorthanded tally in the second period was the difference, sending Varlamov to his first loss since March 26. The 33-year-old netminder slipped to 9-14-2 with a 2.74 GAA and a .918 save percentage in 27 appearances. Ilya Sorokin (upper body) was healthy enough to back up Varlamov on Tuesday, but it's unclear when the former will get his next start. The Islanders wrap up a road trip with a back-to-back, visiting the Hurricanes on Friday and the Blues on Saturday.