DETROIT — Thomas Greiss hopes to never have to remove himself from a game again.
The goalie participated in the morning skate and dressed as Semyon Varlamov’s backup for Monday night’s game against the Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena as the Islanders set a franchise mark by alternating their netminders through the season’s first 25 games.
He started Saturday night’s 2-0 win over the Blue Jackets at Barclays Center but exited at 14:06 of the first period because he was feeling ill. Varlamov made 30 saves in relief for the third combined shutout in franchise history.