Semyon Varlamov News

The Washington Capitals are set to face the New York Islanders at Capital One Arena, with Logan Thompson starting in goal for the Capitals. Thompson has been performing strongly this season, boasting a record of 9 wins, 1 loss, and 1 overtime loss, with a goals-against average (GAA) of 2.44 and a save percentage of .917. The Capitals are currently on a two-game winning streak after sweeping the Florida Panthers, despite initially losing their first two games without star player Alex Ovechkin. The Islanders, meanwhile, are struggling with a 1-4-1 record in their last six games, and are ranked 27th in the NHL with 56 goals in 22 games. Key players for the Islanders include Bo Horvat, who has not scored in his last nine games but has two goals in three matchups against Thompson, and captain Anders Lee, who has also scored twice against the Capitals' starter. Semyon Varlamov is expected to start for the Islanders, holding a record of 3 wins, 4 losses, and 2 overtime losses, with a GAA of 2.66 and a save percentage of .898.