The Islanders host the Capitals tonight on Long Island, where they hope Ilya Sorokin is ready for an extended run of games.
Semyon Varlamov, who did mop-up duty in the third period of the 0-7 slaughter at the hands of the Penguins, will not dress tonight (“maintenance”); Bridgeport recall Ken Appleby will suit up as backup.
7-0 loss to Pens may be more costly to #Isles than originally suspected. G Semyon Varlamov (maintenance), who subbed for Ilya Sorokin in 3rd period, will not dress tonight and coach Lane Lambert said Varlamov may not travel with team to start upcoming four-game road trip.