Varlamov will get the starting nod Thursday at home against Vancouver, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thursday will be Varlamov's third outing since the start of February and he'll look to snap a four-game losing skid. He's 1-5-0 since the start of January despite a respectable .919 save percentage. The veteran netminder is sporting a 2.67 GAA and a .914 save percentage alongside a 3-10-1 record this season.

Varlamov allowed four goals on 34 shots in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Kings. The fifth goal was an empty-netter.

EDGE Analysis

Varlamov's personal losing streak hit four games, and this one was arguably the ugliest of the bunch. The Islanders' defense didn't do him any favors, but Varlamov's also struggled to get results for much of the season. The 33-year-old is at 3-10-1 with a 2.67 GAA and a .914 save percentage in 15 appearances. Ilya Sorokin will likely return to the crease Sunday versus the Ducks after getting rest for the first time in almost a month in Saturday's contest.

Varlamov will start between the pipes in Saturday's road game versus the Kings, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Varlamov hasn't played since Feb. 2, when he turned aside 28 of 30 shots in a 3-0 loss to the Kraken. The 33-year-old backstop will try to snap his personal three-game losing streak in a road matchup with a surging LA squad that's won four straight contests.

Varlamov exited the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Even with his return to practice, Varlamov will likely be hard-pressed to immediately start for the Isles and figures to instead serve as the No. 2 option behind Ilya Sorokin, though the team hasn't officially named a starter. Prior to entering the protocols, Varlamov was splitting the workload with Sorokin and will likely continue to do so moving forward.

Varlamov is still in the NHL's COVID-19 protocol but has returned to the team, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

There is no word yet from the Islanders as to whether or not Varlamov will be available for their game Sunday versus the Canadiens. One would think that even if Varlamov were to be cleared, coach Barry Trotz might want him to get in a full practice before playing in a game. This may mean that the best chance for Varlamov to play will be Tuesday when they begin their west coast trip in Seattle.

Varlamov (COVID-19 protocols) is expected to return for Sunday's game against Montreal.

EDGE Analysis

Varlamov has gone 3-9-1 with a 2.57 GAA and .916 save percentage over 14 appearances this season. Prior to landing in the virus protocols, he was undergoing a three-game slide. Upon Varlamov's return, Cory Schneider is likely to be reassigned to the AHL.

Varlamov was placed on the COVID-19 list Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

This explains why Varlamov didn't start against the Flames on Saturday. Assuming he's still in protocols for Tuesday's game against Buffalo, the Islanders will need to promote a backup for Ilya Sorokin.

Varlamov will not start Saturday's game in Calgary despite an earlier report, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Varlamov led the team out for warmups but may have suffered an injury in the process. Instead, Ilya Sorokin will face the Flames.

Varlamov will get the starting nod for Saturday's game in Calgary, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Varlamov has allowed seven goals on 82 shots during his current three-game losing streak. He's now 3-9-1 this season with a 2.57 GAA and a .916 save percentage. The 33-year-old is sporting an .898 save percentage on the road.

Varlamov stopped 28 of 30 shots in Wednesday's 3-0 loss to Seattle. The Kraken's third goal was an empty-netter.

EDGE Analysis

Varlamov had dueling shutouts going against Philipp Grubauer through two periods, but Jared McCann and Vince Dunn beat him twice in a 2:31 span in the third. New York's bottom-five offense didn't make much of a push in response and finished the game with just 19 shots. The Islanders remain stout defensively, but they're well outside the playoff picture heading into the All-Star break due to their inability to provide much goal support for their goalie tandem of Varlamov and Ilya Sorokin.