Varlamov (soreness) is not expected to play in either of the last two preseason games for the Islanders, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Varlamov is dealing with soreness that seems to be lingering more than the Islanders have expected. Not only won't he play during the preseason, but he also isn't likely to play during the Islanders' first couple of games to open the season. Ilya Sorokin will open the season as the starter for the Islanders, with Cory Schneider backing him up.