Semyon

The Caps have faith in Semyon Varlamov, who looked impressive in last season's playoffs.

With Kovalchuk moved, Hurricanes lead league in trade deadline intrigue 2010

-Semyon Varlamov is not on the ice with the team this morning.

Jared DeMichiel practicing with Capitals, David Steckel leaves practice 2011

-Semyon Varlamov was on the ice prior to the rest of the team's morning skate.

Braden Holtby to start against Hurricanes 2011

Semyon Varlamov was impressive last spring, but he will be 21 when the playoffs begin and his progress this season has been undermined by injury.

GM McPhee likes the look, performance of Capitals 2010

With goalie Semyon Varlamov perhaps set to face shots today as he works his way back from what's believed to be a knee injury, the Washington Capitals soon may have three goalies with strong cases to be the regular starter.

Capitals' goalie surplus means tough choices 2011

In the summer leading up to the 2010-11 season and throughout the first 61 games this year, there were rumors that the Capitals would pursue a veteran goaltender to perhaps supplant one of Washington's 22-year-old options in net, Michal Neuvirth and Semyon Varlamov.

Bruce Boudreau reiterates confidence in Varlamov, Neuvirth 2011

-Semyon Varlamov is expected to start against the Sabres here at HSBC Arena.

Mike Green won't play against Sabres 2011

Goaltender Semyon Varlamov did not practice today and Coach Bruce Boudreau said after the workout that the 22-year-old netminder is still day-to-day.

Semyon Varlamov still day-to-day, Eric Fehr practices 2011

Scratches: Tyler Sloan, D.J. King, Semyon Varlamov (knee), Mike Green (concussion) and Jay Beagle (upper-body).

Open thread: Capitals at Lightning 2011

Ailing goalie Semyon Varlamov skated briefly before practice but did not take part in drills with the rest of the team.

Backstrom participates in drills 2011