Varlamov's previously undisclosed injury is a lower-body issue. He's traveling with the Islanders as they play in Arizona on Thursday and Vegas on Saturday, per Stefen Rosner of The Hockey News.

EDGE Analysis

Varlamov started Tuesday versus Colorado, but he left the contest late in the first period due to the injury. He has a 6-4-2 record, 2.78 GAA and .918 save percentage in 14 contests this season. Ilya Sorokin is slated to start Thursday versus the Coyotes.

Varlamov (undisclosed) left Tuesday's start versus the Avalanche in the first period after stopping 11 of 12 shots over 14:52, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Given that Varlamov was unavailable with an injury Friday, this is a concerning development. Ilya Sorokin took over in goal and would likely see the vast majority of the playing time if Varlamov ends up sidelined.

Varlamov was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports, indicating he will guard the road goal Tuesday against Colorado.

EDGE Analysis

Varlamov has gone 6-4-2 this season with two shutouts, a 2.75 GAA and a .918 save percentage over 13 games played. In four career contests against the Avalanche, he has stopped 135 of 147 shots en route to a 2-2-0 record. The Avalanche rank third in the league this campaign with 3.59 goals per contest.

Varlamov (undisclosed) is expected to return as Ilya Sorokin's backup Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Varlamov was unavailable Friday with an undisclosed injury. The 35-year-old netminder is 6-4-2 with a .918 save percentage this season while backing up Sorokin.

Varlamov (undisclosed) will not dress Friday versus Washington, according to Ethan Sears of the New York Post.

EDGE Analysis

Ilya Sorokin will get the start and Ken Appleby will be the backup for the Islanders against the Capitals. Varlamov has outplayed Sorokin this season, albeit in limited action, as Varlamov is 6-4-2 with a 2.75 GAA and .919 save percentage. Consider Varlamov day-to-day at this time.

Varlamov is questionable to face Washington on Friday due to an undisclosed injury, Stefen Rosner of The Hockey News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Varlamov is considered day-to-day and may not start against the Capitals even if he's deemed healthy enough to play, as Ilya Sorokin has played the majority of the games this season. Still, Sorokin has conceded 10 goals on 65 shots (.846 save percentage) in his last two contests, which may have opened the door for Varlamov to get some extra looks.

Varlamov stopped six of seven shots after replacing Ilya Sorokin to begin the third period of Wednesday's 7-0 loss to the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

Little went right for the Islanders on Wednesday, but Varlamov at least wasn't too busy over the final 20 minutes. The veteran netminder had given up at least three goals in nine straight starts prior to this relief appearance, and over that stretch he's posted a 3.31 GAA and .899 save percentage, albeit with a 4-3-2 record.

Varlamov turned aside 33 shots in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

The Isles rallied twice from one-goal deficits as their netminder kept them in the game, but a Noah Dobson tripping penalty in OT put Varlamov in a tough spot, and he couldn't find Dylan Strome's shot from the high slot through a screen. Despite his strong play Wednesday, Varlamov has allowed at least three goals in nine straight starts, a stretch in which he's gone 4-3-2 with a 3.32 GAA and .900 save percentage.

Varlamov will tend the twine on the road against the Capitals on Wednesday, Stefen Rosner of The Hockey News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Varlamov has given up three or more goals in each of his last eight appearances, posting a 4-3-1 record, 3.37 GAA and .897 save percentage. Back-to-backs have increased the veteran backstop's workload of late but he should return to playing every third game coming out of the Christmas break.

Varlamov stopped 36 of 40 shots in a 5-3 loss to Montreal on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Varlamov was the story of the game. He stood on his head early while he waited for his teammates to wake up, stopping 15 shots in the first period and 20 of the first 21 shots he faced. Without him, the final score could have easily been much worse. Varlamov is a luxury for the Isles and great fantasy insurance for managers. The loss was his first in his past five starts (4-1-0). Overall, he's 6-4-1 with a 2.73 GAA and .919 save percentage.