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Moves to LTIR Varlamov (lower body) was moved to long-term injured reserve Thursday, retroactive to Dec. 3, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

Impact Varlamov has been hampered by a lower-body injury since early December, and his move to LTIR shouldn't impact his return timetable much since the transaction is retroactive to Dec. 3. It's not yet clear when the 36-year-old netminder will be in the mix to return, but Ilya Sorokin should continue to see plenty of playing time while Varlamov is sidelined.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Barzal and Pelech return to Islanders lineup for 5-3 loss to Blackhawks

Mathew Barzal and Adam Pelech have returned to the lineup for the New York Islanders after being sidelined by upper-body injuries

6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shifts to IR Varlamov (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Varlamov has been dealing with a lower-body issue since Dec. 2, and he hasn't played since Nov. 29 against Washington. He has posted a 3-4-3 record with a 2.89 GAA and an .889 save percentage across 10 appearances this season. It's unclear when he will be ready to return, but he didn't accompany the Islanders on the team's upcoming three-game road trip.

DECEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Won't travel with team Varlamov (lower body) won't travel with the Islanders ahead of Sunday's game in Chicago, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com.

Impact Varlamov, who hasn't played since Nov. 29, still appears to be a ways away from returning as the Isles head out on a three-game road trip. The 36-year-old netminder had gone 3-4-3 with an .889 save percentage this season. Varlamov's next chance to suit up will likely come Dec. 23 when the Islanders return home to face Buffalo.

DECEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Not skating Thursday Varlamov (lower body) was not on the ice at morning practice and remains out of action versus Chicago on Thursday, according to Stefen Rosner of NHL.com.

Impact Varlamov has missed almost two weeks of action with the injury. He is 3-4-3 with a 2.89 GAA and a .889 save percentage. Ilya Sorokin is expected to start Thursday with Marcus Hogberg as his backup.

DECEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Varlamov (lower body) won't be in the lineup versus the Kings on Tuesday, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

Impact Varlamov's last start came Nov. 29 against the Capitals in which he gave up five goals on 26 shots (.808 save percentage). Starter Ilya Sorokin has been performing well of late -- going 3-1-1 with a 2.34 GAA in his last five -- but it seems likely Varlamov would have been given at least one of the team's last five games if he was available. Until Varlamov is cleared to play, Marcus Hogberg figures to serve as the No. 2 option.

DECEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Still unavailable Varlamov (lower body) won't be in the lineup for Saturday's home matchup against Carolina, according to Andrew Gross of Newsday.

Impact Varlamov will miss his second straight game, and it's unclear if he will be ready to return on the road versus Ottawa on Sunday. Ilya Sorokin will start versus the Hurricanes, and he could face the Senators in the second half of the Islanders' back-to-back, per Gross. Marcus Hogberg has been the backup goalie during Varlamov's absence.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Day-to-day Varlamov is day-to-day with a lower-body injury and could miss Thursday's tilt versus Seattle.

Impact Varlamov was iffy Tuesday, but was able to back up Ilya Sorokin in a 2-1 overtime win over Montreal. He is still not 100 percent as the Islanders recalled Marcus Hogberg from AHL Bridgeport on Thursday.

DECEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Varlamov (lower body) participated in Tuesday's morning skate after being absent from Monday's practice, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Impact Following Monday's practice, the Islanders returned Marcus Hogberg to AHL Bridgeport. After occupying the starter's crease during the morning skate, Ilya Sorokin will probably start Tuesday's road game versus Montreal, and Varlamov should dress as the backup.

DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Considered day-to-day Varlamov (lower body) is day-to-day but will travel with the team for Tuesday's road matchup against Montreal.

Impact The Islanders recalled Marcus Hogberg from AHL Bridgeport on Monday under emergency conditions to practice and possibly be in Tuesday's lineup if Varlamov sits out a game. The 36-year-old Varlamov has a 3-4-3 record with a 2.89 GAA and an .889 save percentage through 10 appearances this season. Given the nature of this situation, Ilya Sorokin will probably start against the Canadiens, though that hasn't been confirmed yet.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

NYI@WSH: Chychrun scores goal against Semyon Varlamov | Washington Capitals NYI@WSH: Chychrun scores goal against Semyon Varlamov

NOVEMBER 30 • NHL.COM

Falls in overtime Varlamov turned aside 21 of 26 shots faced during Friday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Capitals.

Impact A two-goal lead after two periods evaporated in the final frame and Varlamov was the victim of a Jacob Chychrun wrist shot to seal the comeback for the Capitals in overtime. The 36-year-old is expected to backup Ilya Sorokin on Saturday when the Islanders return home to face Buffalo.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Chychrun, Wilson power Capitals to comeback 5-4 OT win over Islanders

Jakob Chychrun scored the overtime winner and had an assist and the Washington Capitals beat the New York Islanders 5-4

NOVEMBER 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NYI@WSH: Wilson scores goal against Semyon Varlamov | Washington Capitals NYI@WSH: Wilson scores goal against Semyon Varlamov

NOVEMBER 29 • NHL.COM

NYI@WSH: Dowd scores goal against Semyon Varlamov | Washington Capitals NYI@WSH: Dowd scores goal against Semyon Varlamov

NOVEMBER 29 • NHL.COM

Facing Capitals Varlamov will patrol the visiting crease in Washington on Friday, according to Andrew Gross of Newsday.

Impact Varlamov has allowed eight goals on 107 shots in his last four starts. Overall, Varlamov is 3-4-2 with a 2.66 GAA and an .898 save percentage across nine starts this season. He will face the Capitals, who lead the NHL in scoring, averaging 4.09 goals per game.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Gives up three goals vs. Detroit Varlamov stopped 17 of 20 shots in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Red Wings. The fourth goal was an empty-netter with three seconds left in the third period.

Impact Varmalov made his fourth start of the month Monday and didn't look good, as this was the first time in that four-game stretch in which he posted a save percentage below the .900 mark. The 36-year-old veteran has looked solid in a backup role this season, though, going 3-4-2 with a 2.66 GAA an .898 save percentage in his nine outings so far.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Larkin, Raymond help Red Wings rally from behind in 3rd to top Islanders 4-2

Lucas Raymond scored the go-ahead goal in the third period and the Detroit Red Wings rallied to beat the New York Islanders 4-2

NOVEMBER 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DET@NYI: Larkin scores goal against Semyon Varlamov | Detroit Red Wings DET@NYI: Larkin scores goal against Semyon Varlamov

NOVEMBER 26 • NHL.COM

DET@NYI: Raymond scores goal against Semyon Varlamov | Detroit Red Wings DET@NYI: Raymond scores goal against Semyon Varlamov

NOVEMBER 26 • NHL.COM

DET@NYI: Seider scores goal against Semyon Varlamov | Detroit Red Wings DET@NYI: Seider scores goal against Semyon Varlamov

NOVEMBER 26 • NHL.COM

Draws start Monday Varlamov will serve as the starting goalie for Monday's home game against the Red Wings, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Impact Varlamov has made just three starts this month, but he's been effective when called upon, logging a 2-0-1 record, 1.63 GAA and .943 save percentage. The Red Wings have averaged just 2.45 goals per game -- the sixth-worst mark in the league -- to begin the season, so Varlamov has a solid opportunity to keep his momentum going Monday.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

CGY 2 vs NYI 1 (SO): Semyon Varlamov | New York Islanders CGY 2 vs NYI 1 (SO): Semyon Varlamov

NOVEMBER 20 • NHL.COM

Strong in shootout loss Varlamov surrendered one goal on 31 shots in Tuesday's 2-1 shootout loss to the Flames.

Impact Varlamov couldn't win a third straight start, but he has given up no more than two goals in his last four outings. The 36-year-old was bested by Rasmus Andersson on a power-play tally in the third period, and the Flames also converted two of their three shootout attempts. Varlamov is down to a 3-3-2 record with a 2.60 GAA and a .903 save percentage over eight starts. He continues to back up Ilya Sorokin, but Varlamov has gotten a start roughly once a week -- that's enough action to be worth a look in fantasy. The Islanders' five-game road trip ends Thursday in a matchup with the Red Wings.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Dustin Wolf solid as Flames hang on for 2-1 shootout win over Islanders

Dustin Wolf made 28 saves in regulation and was perfect on two shots faced in the shootout as the Calgary Flames rallied to a 2-1 victory over the New York Islanders on Tuesday nig...

NOVEMBER 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS