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Islanders Goaltending

NHL Goalie Report: Maple Leafs, Islanders, Blues, Kings, More

Shaun Filippelli | December 7, 2022

Given the neverending supply of netminder-centric narratives flooding every arena so far in 2022-23, it felt fitting to revise this column’s initially static approach. Rather than needlessly delaying an NHL…

NHL Goalie Report: Maple Leafs, Devils, Jets, Kraken, Ducks, More

Shaun Filippelli | November 15, 2022

As the netminder-centric narratives that arose at the start of the 2022-23 schedule continue to unfold throughout November, there’s no better time for an update on all things goalies. RELATED:…

Islanders’ Goaltending Rotation in 2022-23 & Beyond

Chris Hennessy | October 24, 2022

Ilya Sorokin and Semyon Varlamov were among the best goaltending tandems in the league in 2021-22, with 52 games started by Sorokin and 29 by Varlamov. The team gave up…

NHL Goalie Report: 2022-23 Metropolitan Division Preview

Shaun Filippelli | October 4, 2022

The NHL Goalie Report is back! Poised to be better than ever, this series will cover all that matters most throughout 2022-23. Expect these writeups to showcase league leaders, highlight-reel saves, backups…

Islanders Need Bounce Back Season from Varlamov

Jon Zella | July 25, 2022

The New York Islanders missed the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs by 16 points last season, a seemingly huge mountain to climb for a team that struggled mightily in 2021-22. A…

Islanders’ Sorokin Has Hit on Potential to Become Elite Goaltender

Mike Fink | April 12, 2022

Ilya Sorokin started the 2021-22 season that the New York Islanders starting goaltender by default. With Semyon Varlamov out with an injury, head coach Barry Trotz was forced to turn…

3 Reasons the Islanders Should Not Trade Varlamov

Jon Zella | January 6, 2022

It’s been a difficult season to track. So far, the numbers suggest the New York Islanders aren’t a contender, but with games in hand and – dare we say – a…

Islanders Have 3 Good Options If They Decide to Move Varlamov

Mike Fink | December 31, 2021

The New York Islanders have been carried by their goaltending in recent seasons. Last year, Semyon Varlamov and Ilya Sorokin helped carry the team to the Stanley Cup Semifinal. This…

Islanders’ Varlamov Disappoints in Return From Injury

Brandon Gimpel | November 13, 2021

The New York Islanders’ number-one option in net, Semyon Varlamov, made his long-awaited return to the ice last Sunday night. After missing the first nine games on the injured reserved…

Islanders’ Russian Duo of Varlamov & Sorokin Are Chasing History

Ryan Gagne | June 1, 2021

The date was Oct. 26, 1989, and the venue was the iconic Boston Garden. The Quebec Nordiques were in town to face off against the Boston Bruins. Sergei Mylnikov made…

Islanders’ Sorokin Fuels Series Lead

Mike Fink | May 26, 2021

The New York Islanders were able to win Game 5 in double overtime with a 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins to give them a 3-2 series lead and only…

Islanders Getting What They Expected From Sorokin, and More

Colby Guy | March 24, 2021

When Ilya Sorokin signed his entry-level deal with the New York Islanders on July 14, 2020, expectations were high. The 25-year-old goaltender had just completed a season that saw him…

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