{
  "id": 12455458,
  "title": "Islanders’ Semyon Varlamov will make 1st regular season start in 676 days vs. Rangers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/islanders-semyon-varlamov-will-make-1st-regular-season-start-in-676",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T19:48:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/islanders-semyon-varlamov-1st-regular-194838857.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "The New York Islanders are turning to an experienced veteran on Tuesday. New York’s goalie Semyon Varlamov will be making his first start since 2024 in a game against the New York Rangers. Varlamov had both of his knees partially replaced. He hasn’t started an NHL game in more than 600 days. His last start came on November 29, 2024. Sportsnet […] The post Islanders’ Semyon Varlamov will make 1st…",
  "key_points": [
    "Semyon Varlamov returns to regular season start after 676-day absence",
    "Islanders goalie makes debut against New York Rangers on Tuesday",
    "Varlamov praised by captain Bo Horvat for resilience and determination"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}