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New York Islanders goalie Semyon Varlamov will make his first regular season start in 676 days against the New York Rangers. Varlamov, who had both knees partially replaced, has not started an NHL game in over 600 days. His last start was on November 29, 2024. The Islanders are excited to see Varlamov back in action, with captain Bo Horvat praising his resilience and determination.

The veteran goaltender has played for the Islanders since 2019 and has 289 wins in 621 games throughout his career. New York coach Peter DeBoer is confident in Varlamov's abilities, hoping he can contribute to the team's success. The Islanders will face the Rangers at 7:30 ET on Tuesday, with a current season record of 1-1.