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Islanders: It was the right call to play Semyon Varlamov in Game 2

UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - MAY 08: Semyon Varlamov #40 of the New York Islanders skates in warm-ups prior to the game against the New Jersey Devils at the Nassau Coliseum on May 08, 2021 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

With a strong performance in Game 1, it seemed that Ilya Sorokin would get a start in Game 2 for the New York Islanders. Sorokin let in three goals, but he was a big reason the Isles had a chance to push for overtime and eventually a win.

But in Game 2, Barry Trotz had Semyon Varlamov start between the pipes for the Islanders.