Islanders defeat Predators in a shootout, marking Semyon Varlamov’s first win since 2024
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — After a grueling wait of 712 days, Semyon Varlamov finally left the ice with an NHL win on Tuesday night. His last victory had been way back on November 14, 2024, in Vancouver, and things were quite different then—another coach, another general manager, and a roster that included current Islanders advisor Matt […]
Vitek Vanecek is presenting a strong argument to become the third goalie while the Islanders consider Semyon Varlamov’s health concerns.
Vitek Vanecek finds himself in a tricky situation where much of his future seems to rest on factors beyond his control. The goalie, who recently joined the Islanders with a one-year, $1 million contract, isn’t necessarily vying to outshine Semyon Varlamov. Instead, he needs the team to determine that having a third goalie on the […]