Varlamov allowed four goals on 39 shots in Colorado’s loss to the Jets in his return to the crease on Saturday. Varlamov has gone 4-1-0 with a 1.60 GAA and .956 SV% in his last five starts. Tuesday will be his first start vs. the Canucks—Varlamov comes in at 11-8–3 with a 3.04 GAA and .902 SV% on home ice.
Mayfield has been recalled because the Islanders are not sure if Johnny Boychuk will return to the lineup on Tuesday. Mayfield has no points in two games with the Isles and has just six points (3G / 3A) in 38 games with Bridgeport.
Varlamov stayed in Colorado to deal with the civil suit against him from his ex-girlfriend. With Varlamov not going on the trip, Calvin Pickard is expected to start both games of the back-to-back and Roman Will has been called up to serve as his backup.
Varlamov stopped 33 of 34 shots in Colorado’s shootout win over the Blues last night. Varlamov has won three consecutive starts while posting a 0.98 GAA and .970 SV%. Tonight will be his third start without rest—he has gone 1-1-0 with a 2.04 GAA and .942 SV% in the first two. It is always risky to start a goalie on back-to-back nights, but even more so against the Stars.
Varlamov allowed one goal on 28 shots in Colorado’s win over the Sabres on Wednesday. Varlamov has won two in a row while allowing just two goals on 65 shots (.969 SV%). Varlamov draws a tough matchup vs. the Blues who have won five of their last six games, including three in a row.
Varlamov stopped 36 of 37 shots in Colorado’s win in Winnipeg on Monday. It was a nice bounce back for Varlamov, who had allowed eight goals in his previous two outings. Tonight Varlamov will take on a Sabres team that has rattled off four wins in their last five games—Varly is 5-3-2 with a 2.98 GAA ad .908 SV% in his last 10 starts on home ice.
Varlamov allowed four goals on 38 shots in Colorado’s loss to Tampa Bay on Tuesday. Varlamov has lost two in a row while allowing a combined eight goals on 58 shots (.862 SV%). Varlamov’s volatile season make him difficult to trust on a regular basis—he heads into Winnipeg at 6-5-0 with a 2.11 GAA and .934 SV% on the road.
Mayfield was a minus-2 in 14:55 TOI in his season debut on Saturday. Mayfield will sit with Marek Zidlicky replacing him vs. the Blue Jackets.
Varlamov was yanked after allowing four goals on 20 shots in Colorado’s 6-3 loss to the Blackhawks on Sunday. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak for Varlamov, who will start his seventh straight game tonight. In his first start vs. the Lightning, the 27-year-old made 34 saves in a 2-1 win back in October 29th.
Varlamov allowed three goals on 22 shots in Colorado’s win over the Predators on Friday. Varlamov has won three straight games while posting a 2.28 GAA and .923 SV%. Tonight will be Varlamov’s third start of the season against the Blackhawks—the 27-year-old is 1-0-1 with a 1.94 GAA and .944 SV% in the first two meetings between these teams.
Mayfield, 23, has five points (3G / 2A) in 35 games with Bridgeport this season. He has no points in five career NHL games.
Varlamov allowed three goals on 38 shots in the Kings win over the Blues on Wednesday. Varlamov is back to his winning ways, having won his last two starts while stopping 65 of 69 shots (.942 SV%). Tonight he will face a Predators team that has lost three of their last four games while being outscored 14-7.
Varlamov allowed one goal on 31 shots in Colorado’s 4-1 win over the Kings on Monday. The win snapped a four-game losing streak for Varlamov, who is 13-10-3 on the year. The 27-year-old ranks 17th in wins, 24th in SV% (.913) and 30th in GAA (2.66). It’s been rollercoaster season for Varly, who made 42 saves in a 3-1 win over the Blues in their first meeting.
Varlamov was pulled after allowing four goals on 19 shots in Colorado’s loss to the Flames on Saturday. Despite losing four consecutive games with a 4.37 GAA and .856 SV% and Calvin Pickard being perfect in relief on Saturday, Varlamov will start tonight. He draws a tough matchup vs. an Avalanche team that has won five in row.
Varlamov was pulled after allowing four goals on 19 shots in Colorado’s loss to the Flames on Saturday. Despite losing four consecutive games with a 4.37 GAA and .856 SV% and Calvin Pickard being perfect in relief on Saturday, Varlamov will start tonight. He draws a tough matchup vs. an Avalanche team that has won five in row.
There is no word on what is ailing CLutterbuck, but his status for Sunday’s game is uncertain. Steve Bernier would likely replace Clutterbuck if he has unable to play.
