Semyon Varlamov Named First Star of the Week

Per the NHL: "Varlamov stopped 55 of 56 shots in backstopping the Capitals to a pair of victories, including the 2011 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic. He began the week stopping 25 shots for his second shutout of the season in a 3-0 victory over the Montreal Canadiens Dec. 28. Named the Capitals' starting goaltender for NHL Winter Classic earlier in the day, Varlamov recorded 32 saves in Washington's 3-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins in front of 68,111 outdoors at Heinz Field Saturday night. The 22-year-old Samara, Russia native improved his career regular-season record to 26-8-8 in 45 appearances."

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Awesome, from SergeyCapsPR

Varlamov named NHL’s 1st Star of the Week..had a big smile on his face when I told him the news while getting high five from GC Arturs Irbe

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by boutros23 on Jan 3, 2011 12:53 PM EST reply actions

But did he bunny hop?

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by Rather Bengt on Jan 3, 2011 12:55 PM EST up reply actions

Grats Varly!

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by Davethecapsfan on Jan 3, 2011 12:54 PM EST reply actions

Third star = Lidstrom. He’s got awesome numbers for a D man this year, 37 pts in 39 games.

But his +/- is 0. Anyone else think that’s kind of disturbing for a team that’s +23 overall?

by Brainumbc on Jan 3, 2011 1:00 PM EST reply actions

I’d be bothered if it wasn’t Lidstrom, but he is Nick Lidstrom so to me, it’s an aberration. Plus he is usually out there against the top opposing forwards, so he may get dinged a little bit that way…

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by MikeL-Pivonka on Jan 3, 2011 1:07 PM EST up reply actions

Plus he is usually out there against the top opposing forwards

For that reason, Carlson’s +11 is a nice number for a rookie

by Brainumbc on Jan 3, 2011 1:32 PM EST up reply actions

Lidstrom is getting the toughest QComp metrics of any defenseman as far this season, as far back as the BtN database goes. He’s also getting the most defensive zone starts of anyone on the team while facing that tough competition. He’s not destroying those guys like he used to, but he’s still holding his own, which is saying quite a lot by itself.

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by Knee high to a duck on Jan 3, 2011 2:00 PM EST up reply actions

He’s also not paired with Rafalski anymore.

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by Rob Parker on Jan 3, 2011 3:29 PM EST up reply actions

Well earned, Varly! Bravo!

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by MikeL-Pivonka on Jan 3, 2011 1:06 PM EST reply actions

Whether Varlamov or Neuvirth get the nod tomorrow, it will be the 82nd decision between them. Their record through 81 decisions so far?… 51-19-11.

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by ThePeerless on Jan 3, 2011 1:07 PM EST reply actions

not a bad pace. not bad at all.

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by RedBirdie on Jan 3, 2011 1:15 PM EST up reply actions

And that’s why we need Brodeur, right?

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by timmyv38 on Jan 3, 2011 1:15 PM EST up reply actions

Got pulled again in his last start, didn’t he?

sv % .882, GAA 3.15.

Yeah, we need him.

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by gfcaps fan on Jan 3, 2011 1:29 PM EST up reply actions

I thought it was Nabokov or Vokoun or Bryzgalov we needed. Didn’t From the Rink say so?

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by gotsparkly on Jan 3, 2011 1:31 PM EST up reply actions

But ESPN says we need Brodeur, so it must be so! ESPN is never wrong, are they?

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by timmyv38 on Jan 3, 2011 5:31 PM EST up reply actions

congratulations, Valry! Outstanding job and well deserved.

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by RedBirdie on Jan 3, 2011 1:15 PM EST reply actions

Between this and Neuvy getting rookie of the month this season, I’d say it’s high time the Caps trade for some veteran goaltending.

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by bigeugene on Jan 3, 2011 1:25 PM EST reply actions

Fear Not

Brett Leonhardt was on the ice taking shots during practice today. We got it covered.

by Dimagus on Jan 3, 2011 1:30 PM EST up reply actions

Poor guy. Gets called out there the first day after the HBO cameras leave.

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by gotsparkly on Jan 3, 2011 1:33 PM EST up reply actions

Well deserved

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by Madelle on Jan 3, 2011 1:28 PM EST reply actions

so

does this change any minds in the #1 long-term goaltender debate?

by j762 on Jan 3, 2011 1:33 PM EST reply actions

If the guy who’s hot right now is still healthy in 4-6 weeks, maybe.

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by Bald Pollack on Jan 3, 2011 1:36 PM EST up reply actions

More like 4-6 months.

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by Rob Parker on Jan 3, 2011 3:29 PM EST up reply actions

I wouldn’t think so. I think most people have a feeling that Varly will have these dominant stretches, but he’ll also be more inconsistent (at least in part because of injury) and that Neuvy’s highs won’t be as high, but he will be more steady. It’s just a preference of which you would rather have.

by Eggseronius on Jan 3, 2011 1:55 PM EST up reply actions