Varlamov returns to Islanders' crease for Game 2
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New York Islanders goaltender Semyon Varlamov is between the pipes for Game 2 against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday, the team announced.
Varlamov missed Game 1 due to a lower-body injury. Rookie backup Ilya Sorokin made his first career playoff start, stopping 39 of 42 shots in the 4-3 overtime win.
The 33-year-old Varlamov was New York's best goalie during the regular season, though. He went 19-11-4 with a .929 save percentage, a 2.04 goals-against average, and a league-best seven shutouts. Additionally, Varlamov has played 46 career postseason games.
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