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There is no doubt that the New York Islanders‘ future in between the pipes is Ilya Sorokin. Sorokin, 28, was a Vezina Trophy finalist (given to the league’s best goaltender) last season and has posted solid numbers in his career so far.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 27

April 27 Hockey Birthdays: Krushelnyski, Batherson, Varlamov

On April 27, we celebrate the birthdays of 29 past and present NHL players. Today’s list includes a three-time Stanley Cup champion who was part of one of the most historic trades of all time, plus a young core member of the Ottawa Senators and a starting netminder for the New York Islanders.

New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / April 26

Patrick Roy names Semyon Varlamov the Islanders’ Game 4 starter vs. Hurricanes

With his New York Islanders on the verge of being swept out of the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Patrick Roy confirmed that Semyon Varlamov will start in goal for Game 4 on Saturday.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 25

Hurricanes beat Islanders, 3-2, to take a 3-0 series lead

The Hurricanes held on for a 3-2 win over the Islanders on Thursday night at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y., to go up 3-0 in the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series.

Hurricanes forward unlikely to make postseason return due to neck injury

Who are the current captains of every NHL team?

The '2005-06 Carolina Hurricanes' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 22

Watch: Hurricanes score twice in nine seconds for comeback win

The Carolina Hurricanes wiped out a deficit and took the lead in just nine seconds on Monday night.

Hurricanes overtake Isles with third-period rally

The best Stanley Cup Final games of all time

The '2005-06 Carolina Hurricanes' quiz

New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / April 22

Islanders Can Still Win Despite Game 1 Loss

The New York Islanders didn’t come out on top in Game 1 of their best-of-seven series against the Carolina Hurricanes – but it’s far from over. Fans might have been pessimistic (and rightfully so) after their team went down 1-0 early in the first against their opponent, who are the favorites in the series.

New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / April 17

Islanders Must Fix Abysmal Special Teams to Have Playoff Success

Special teams can often make the difference in a tight playoff series – and the New York Islanders need to figure things out come playoff time. The first-round opponent is set with familiar division foe Carolina Hurricanes.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 16

5 Moments That Defined the Islanders’ 2023-24 Season

The New York Islanders’ roller coaster of a season had plenty of highs and more than enough lows. They had plenty of games go to overtime, 26 to be exact, and multiple games where they had comfortable leads in the third period, only to fall apart and end up on the losing end.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 15

Islanders clinch playoffs; Capitals remain in second wild-card spot

Islanders clinch playoff berth; Capitals remain in second East wild-card spot

The Islanders clinched their fifth playoff appearance in the last six seasons with a 4-1 win over the Devils Monday night at the Prudential Center.

Despite the distractions, the Coyotes have rallied together on the ice

Canucks to get boost with veteran goaltender set to return

Recently retired Ducks forward signs with a Swedish professional league

Panthers, Bill Zito agree to extension

Blue Jackets sign 2023 second-round pick to his ELC

New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / April 15

Closing in on playoff berth, New York Islanders are flawed but dangerous

It wasn’t too long ago when it seemed like most people had been writing the New York Islanders off regarding making the Stanley Cup Playoffs. As it stands, the Islanders sit in third place in the Metropolitan division with two games to play.

New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / April 11

Semyon Varlamov deserves the Game 1 playoff start for the New York Islanders

Former NHL goaltender Carter Hutton shines a light on why Semyon Varlamov deserves the nod for a Game 1 playoff start for the New York Islanders. Frank Seravalli: Let’s talk about the Islanders and their crease because it’s been a fascinating development, Varlamov has played the bulk of the games.

New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / April 11

Who Should Be the Islanders’ Starting Goaltender in the Playoffs?

It would be hard for fans at the beginning of the season to imagine the New York Islanders would be in a playoff spot at the same time they are discussing benching Ilya Sorokin, but here we are.

New York Islanders News / Inside The Rink / April 10

Varlamov Shining for the Islanders

It was not that long ago that the New York Islanders were out of a playoff spot in the extremely competitive Eastern Conference. They were not playing well defensively, not capitalizing on their chances, not getting good goaltending, and were struggling on special teams.

NHL News / Lighthouse Hockey / April 9

Islanders 4 (EN), Rangers 2: Isles grab early lead, hang on for two cardiac points

The Isles got off to a great start, then tried to give it back, but Semyon Varlamov wouldn’t let them. The New York Islanders beat the Rangers for their fifth win in a row to continue their surprising final-month rally and stay in third place in the Metro, keeping their playoff hopes within their theoretical control.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 7

Predators look to halt recent woes in visit to Devils

The Nashville Predators have lost four of five games since a team-record 18-game point streak. But Saturday night's 2-0 loss to the New York Islanders was less about the Predators and more about Islanders goalie Semyon Varlamov.

New York Islanders News / Field Level Media / April 6

Islanders blank Predators behind Varlamov’s 41 saves

Semyon Varlamov stopped all 41 shots for the host New York Islanders, who took over sole possession of third place in the Metropolitan Division with a 2-0 win over the Nashville Predators in Elmont, N.Y., on Saturday night.

New York Islanders News / NYI Hockey Now / March 31

Varlamov Strong, Islanders Not So Much In Loss To Lightning

The New York Islanders can have whoever they want starting in goal, but it won’t matter if they fail to support them. Despite another solid start from Semyon Varlamov on Saturday night, the Islanders surrendered four unanswered goals to the Tampa Bay Lightning as they fell 4-1 at Amalie Arena.

New York Islanders News / NYI Hockey Now / January 25

Semyon Varlamov Back In Goal For New Look Islanders

For the first time in 10 games, a goalie other than Ilya Sorokin will start for the New York Islanders. Tonight against the Montreal Canadiens, Semyon Varlamov will be back in the crease for the Islanders, making his first start since suffering a lower-body injury on Jan.

New York Islanders News / NYI Hockey Now / January 23

Islanders Activate Semyon Varlamov Off Injured Reserve

At long last, one of the best goaltending tandems in the NHL is back together as the New York Islanders activated Semyon Varlamov off injured reserve on Monday, reuniting him with his crease mate Ilya Sorokin.

New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / January 4

New York Islanders goaltender Semyon Varlamov out day-to-day with a lower-body injury

We have an idea of what is going on with the the veteran goaltender on Long Island. On Thursday, New York Islanders’ head coach Lane Lambert said that Semyon Varlamov is day-to-day with a lower-body issue.

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 25