Varlamov (undisclosed) was activated from injured reserve Tuesday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

Varlamov's activation indicates he'll be an option to start in goal Saturday versus the Predators, although Ilya Sorokin will be well-rested after posting consecutive shutouts versus the Coyotes and Golden Knights. Head coach Barry Trotz employed a fairly even split between Varlamov and Sorokin last year, but it remains to be seen if that will resume in 2021-22.