Varlamov stopped 12 of 14 shots after replacing Ilya Sorokin (upper body) to begin the third period in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

The Islanders were already down 2-1 when Varlamov took over, so the loss goes on Sorokin's record. Varlamov has been shaky lately but has also seen a ton of rubber, posting a 3.15 GAA and .914 save percentage through seven starts in March, but if Sorokin's injury proves to be serious, Varlamov would need to take over the full-time starting role rather than work in a timeshare as he's been doing all season.