Varlamov allowed four goals on 34 shots in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Kings. The fifth goal was an empty-netter.
Varlamov's personal losing streak hit four games, and this one was arguably the ugliest of the bunch. The Islanders' defense didn't do him any favors, but Varlamov has also struggled to get results for much of the season. The 33-year-old is at 3-10-1 with a 2.67 GAA and a .914 save percentage in 15 appearances. Ilya Sorokin will likely return to the crease Sunday versus the Ducks after getting rest for the first time in almost a month in Saturday's contest.