Varlamov made 42 saves in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

The Islanders were outshot 45-29 on the night but Varlamov was the difference, even though things got nervous late after the Jackets nearly clawed their way back from a 4-1 deficit midway through the second period. Varlamov is 4-1-1 over his last seven appearances with a .921 save percentage, although his 2.81 GAA over that stretch indicates how far the Isles' defensive effort has fallen from years past. If Ilya Sorokin's upper-body injury proves to be serious, Varlamov could see a hefty workload over the coming weeks.