Islanders goalie Semyon Varlamov is available for Monday’s home opener against the Bruins at Nassau Coliseum.
Varlamov was the intended starter for Saturday’s 5-0 loss to the Rangers at Madison Square Garden but was hit under his mask by Cal Clutterbuck’s shot in pre-game warmups and immediately exited the ice. Ilya Sorokin made 27 saves in his NHL debut behind the Islanders’ sloppy defensive effort.
"Ilya and Varly are both available," coach Barry Trotz said on Monday morning.
The Islanders did not hold a morning skate and did not practice on Sunday. Trotz indicated the lineup was likely to be the same as Saturday.