The Lightning's Anthony Cirelli is stopped by Islanders goalie Semyon Varlamov during the second period in Game 2 of the NHL Eastern Conference Final on Wednesday in Edmonton, Alberta. Credit: AP/JASON FRANSON
Barry Trotz has made almost all the right moves during the Islanders’ postseason run, and on Wednesday night he made a big one, going back to Semyon Varlamov as his goaltender.
It was not an easy decision for the coach, not after Varlamov allowed five goals in relief of Thomas Greiss in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, after Greiss had given up three in what became an 8-2 loss to the Lightning.