Varlamov stopped all 27 shots that he faced in regulation and OT and both shootout attempts in a 1-0 win over Slovakia in the preliminary round. After Sergei Bobrovsky led the Russians past Norway on Tuesday, they will turn to Varlamov to get them to the semi-finals as they take on Finland later this morning.
Varlamov stopped 12 of 14 shots vs. Slovenia in Russia's tournament opener. Today he makes his second start of the tournament when he faces Slovakia in the final game of the preliminary round. Russia will look to Varly to move them to 2-0-0-1.
Varlamov will get the call over Sergei Bobrovsky who had been red-hot heading into the tournament. Varly is 28-11-5 with a 2.48 GAA and .924 SV% with the Avalanche this season. This morning's game should be a cake-walk for Varlamov and the Russians.
Varlamov allowed five goals on 43 shots in a 5-1 loss to the Rangers on Tuesday. This loss was more on the rest of the Avs and less on Varlamov. They were badly outplayed all night and Varly was hung-out to dry. They will look to bounce back tonight in Philadelphia. Varlamov stopped 29 of 30 shots in a 2-1 win the first time he faced the Flyers on January 2.
Varlamov stopped 27 of 28 shots in a win over the Sabres on Saturday. He could have allowed six on 15 shots and still walked away victorious in this one. The Avalanche dominated the Sabres from puck-drop and Varly cruised to his 28th W of the season. Tonight he will face a surging Rangers squad led by Olympians Henrik Lundqvist and Rick Nash.
Varlamov allowed four goals on 35 shots in a 5-4 win over the Wild on Thursday. Varly has won 10 of his last 12 starts while posting a 2.69 GAA and .919 SV%. Varlamov got a fat contract extension on Thursday and he has earned it. Varlamov is 27-9-5 with a 2.47 GAA and .924 SV% this season. He is a must-start vs. the Sabres.
Varlamov allowed four goals on 35 shots in a 5-4 win over the Wild on Thursday. Varly has won 10 of his last 12 starts while posting a 2.69 GAA and .919 SV%. Varlamov got a fat contract extension on Thursday and he has earned it. Varlamov is 27-9-5 with a 2.47 GAA and .924 SV% this season. He is a must-start vs. the Sabres.
Varlamov has posted a 26-9-5 record with a 2.43 GAA, .925 SV% and one shutout in 42 games (39 starts) this season. Varlamov has already tied his career high with 26 wins, equaling his total from his first season with Colorado (2011-12). Varly is tied for third among NHL goaltenders in wins, ranks second in saves (1,199), third in shots faced (1,296), sixth in games (42-tied) and eighth in SV% (.925).
Varalmov turned aside 41 of 44 shots in a 4-3 win over the Stars. He has now alternated wins and losses in his last five starts, so hopefully for Varly owners that trend downs continue. Varlamov will make his 40th start this season, he is 26-9-5 with a 2.43 GAA and .925 SV% thus far. A win tonight would set a new career-high in wins for the Russian netminder.
Varlamov gave up two goals on 11 shots after replacing Sami Aittokallio in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Lightning. Varlamov enters play at 8-1-1 with a 2.52 GAA and .921 SV% in January. He will meet the Stars for the fourth time this season, he is 3-0-0 with a 1.97 GAA and .942 SV% against Dallas.
Varlamov was yanked after allowing three goals on 10 shots in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Maple Leafs. The loss snapped a four-game winning streak for the Russian Olympian. He draws a solid matchup tonight vs. the Panthers 28th ranked offence, however they pushed four passed him on 33 shots in a 4-1 defeat in November.
Varlamov allowed four goals on 31 shots in a 5-4 win over the Predators on Saturday. Varlamov is riding a four-game winning streak and has won eight of his last nine outings. Tonight he takes on Toronto for the first time since October 8, he stopped 26 of 27 shots in a 2-1 win that night.
Varlamov stopped 33 of 34 shots in a shootout win against the Devils on Thursday. The win moved him to third in the NHL with 23 on the season and was his seventh in his last eight starts. He has turned himself into a top-10 fantasy option this season and should be considered a must-start tonight against the Predators 25th ranked offence.
Palmieri was a healthy scratch on Wednesday but will draw back into the lineup tonight in Chicago. He has recorded 19 points (8G / 11A) in 43 games this season.
Varlamov stopped 46 of 48 shots in a OT win over the Blackhawks on Tuesday. He has been on-fire recently, winning six of his last seven starts. He has a good matchup tonight vs. a low-scoring Devils team.
Pageau has recorded two goals in 21 games for the Senators this season. His return to the minors suggests that Chris Neil is ready to return to the lineup after missing the last five games.
Varlamov stopped 25 of 27 shots in a win over the WIld on Saturday. The win was his 21st of the season which ties him with Carey Price for sixth in the NHL. Varly also ranks 16th in GAA (2.35) and 7th in SV% (.926). Tonight he takes on Chicago, he stopped 36 of 37 shots in a 5-1 win over the Hawks in their first meeting, he also stopped all 13 shots after replacing J.S Giguere in the third period of a 7-2 rout in late December. Overall he is 1-0-0 with a 0.75 GAA and .980 SV% vs. Chicago this season.
Varlamov allowed two goals on 24 shots in a loss to the Islanders last night. The loss snapped a four-game winning streak, but he will get a chance to bounce back right away when he takes on the Wild tonight. Varly is 1-0-1 with a 1.38 GAA and .953 SV% against Minnesota this season.
Varlamov allowed three goals on 32 in a win over the Senators on Wednesday. Varly has now won each of his last four starts while allowing 10 goals and posting a .925 SV%. He will make his 22nd home start tonight vs. the Islanders, he is 14-5-2 with a 2.27 GAA and .929 SV% in previous 21 starts at the Pepsi Center.
Varlamov allowed three goals on 33 shots in a win over the Sharks on Saturday. It was his third consecutive win and 19th of the season for Varly. Tonight he will take on the Senators in Colorado, he is 13-5-2 with a 2.23 GAA and .930 SV% at home.
