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Roy: Avs ‘need, expect more’ from Varlamov

The tough times continue for Semyon Varlamov.

After another unsuccessful outing on Monday -- allowing four goals on 27 shots in a loss to the Islanders -- Varlamov was subjected to a familiar refrain: Patrick Roy saying the Avs need more from their No. 1 netminder.

Again.

You can hear all of the head coach’s comments in the video above but, for brevity’s sake, here’s the Varlamov stuff:

“It’s not easy for him. Obviously we need that extra save and we didn’t get it on the road. It’s hard to win if you’re giving four goals on the road.

“We just need more from him. He’s our No. 1 guy and we’re behind him, but we need, we expect more from him.”

There has to be serious concern about Varlamov right now, if there wasn’t already.

His save percentage through seven games in November (.891) is marginally better than it was through seven games in October (.889), and that’s not the only alarming stat. Varlamov’s yet to record a shutout this year, yet to record back-to-back victories and has given up at least three goals in six of his last seven starts.

Not good.

Compounding things for Colorado are the standings. The Avs are now 9-14-1 and mired in the Central Division basement, meaning that -- if they have any hope of going on a tear and getting back into playoff content -- they’ll need to do it soon.

Which means they might not have the time, or the patience, for Varlamov to find his game.