Jun 15, 2021
Varlamov returns to Islanders' net after collision
New York Islanders starting goalie Semyon Varlamov returned to the net for the start of the second period after leaving in the first following a collision with Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brayden Point in Game 2 of their third-round series Tuesday night.
TSN.ca Staff
New York Islanders starting goalie Semyon Varlamov returned to the net for the start of the second period after leaving in the first following a collision with Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brayden Point in Game 2 of their third-round series Tuesday night.
Point appeared to be shoved into Varlamov by Islanders defenceman Adam Pelech, but was handed a two minute minor penalty for goaltender interference. The Islanders proceeded to score on the power play and even the score at 1-1.
Backup goalie Ilya Sorokin played the last the 6:50 of the opening period in Varlamov's absence.
The 33-year-old Varlamov has posted 5-2-1 record this postseason with a 2.43 goals-against average and a .930 save percentage. Sorokin has appeared in five playoff games this spring, going 4-1 with a 2.32 goals-against average and a .934 save percentage.
New York took the opening game of the third-round series on Sunday.