Semyon Varlamov Earns Emotional Win in Return From Surgery

Semyon Varlamov returned to regular-season action, helping the New York Islanders defeat the Nashville Predators 4-3 in a shootout for his 290th career NHL victory. The 38-year-old goaltender hadn't played an NHL game since Nov. 29, 2024, following multiple knee surgeries and nearly two years away from the game. GM Mathieu Darche called his progress almost a miracle as Varlamov made his triumphant return to the crease.