Varlamov will guard the home crease against Philadelphia on Saturday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Varlamov has a 4-3-0 record, 2.97 GAA and .914 save percentage in seven games this season. In his most recent start, Varlamov allowed four goals on 34 shots in a 5-2 loss to Dallas on Nov. 19. Philadelphia should be an easier opponent given that the Flyers have the 32nd-ranked offense with 2.43 goals per game.

Varlamov stopped 30-of-34 shots in a 5-2 loss to the Stars on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

The game was close until the mid-point of the third when the dam broke. Jamie Benn scored at 8:17 to move ahead 3-1 and Jason Robertson added an insurance marker at 16:27. Varlamov is now 4-3-0 with a 2.97 GAA and .914 save percentage.

Varlamov will be between the road pipes versus Dallas on Saturday, according to Andrew Gross of Newsday.

EDGE Analysis

It will be the second start in three games for Varlamov, who stopped 36 shots Monday in a 4-2 win over Ottawa. Overall, he is 4-2-0 with a 2.77 GAA and a .920 save percentage. Varlamov will face a Dallas team that sits atop the Central Division standings with a 10-5-2 record while averaging 3.88 goals per game.

Varlamov saved 36 of 38 shots in a 4-2 win over Ottawa on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Varlamov earned his third win in his last four games, bringing him up to 4-2-0 with a 2.77 GAA and .920 save percentage in six games. He's a solid goaltender and on another team he might have been the starter, but Ilya Sorokin is the clear No. 1 with the Islanders, which significantly eats into Varlamov's fantasy value.

Varlamov will defend the road net Monday against Ottawa, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Varlamov is coming off a 37-save performance last Tuesday in a 4-3 win over the Rangers. He has a 3-2-0 record this season with a 2.93 GAA and a .913 save percentage.

Varlamov turned aside 37 shots in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

The Blueshirts took a 3-1 lead into the second intermission and looked like they might run away with the game, but Varlamov stopped all nine shots he faced in the third period and the Isles were able to solve Igor Shesterkin in the other crease. Varlamov is now the clear No. 2 netminder behind Ilya Sorokin, and through five starts the 34-year-old has a 2.93 GAA and .913 save percentage, numbers nearly in lockstep with his performance last season.

Varlamov will start Tuesday's road game versus the Rangers, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Varlamov has alternated wins and losses over his four outings this season. He received no help his last time out in a 3-0 loss to the Red Wings. The 34-year-old will get a tough assignment in a rivalry game, though the Rangers have scored only 14 goals over their last six games.

Varlamov stopped 22 of 24 shots in Saturday's 3-0 loss to the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

The netminder left the game in the second period after a collision with Lucas Raymond to be checked for a concussion, but Varlamov was able to return in the third period. While he was off the ice, Ilya Sorokin gave up Detroit's third goal. The loss evened Varlamov's record at 2-2-0, and he sports a 2.90 GAA and .909 save percentage as the Islanders' No. 2 goalie.

Varlamov will patrol the road crease Saturday afternoon against Detroit, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Varlamov will make his fourth start of the season. He has won two of his three outings in 2022-23, including a 5-4 victory over Colorado last Saturday. Varlamov has allowed nine goals on 97 shots this year.

Varlamov turned aside 33 shots during a 5-4 comeback victory over the Avalanche on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Varlamov, who played for the Avalanche for eight seasons (2011-19), has two wins in four decisions against his former club. The 34-year-old netminder surrendered the game's first three goals Saturday but rebounded to improve to 2-1-0. Making his first start since Oct. 23, Varlamov silenced the Avalanche for nearly 32 minutes Saturday, allowing time for the five-goal rally.