The Washington Capitals selected Varlamov in the first round (23rd overall) of the 2006 NHL Draft. In 583 career games over 15 seasons with the Capitals, Colorado Avalanche and the Islanders, Varlamov has a 272-220-64 record with 38 shutouts, a 2.65 goals-against average and a .916 save percentage. He's also appeared in 80 Stanley Cup Playoff games, posting a 31-27 record with a 2.42 goals-against average and a .919 save percentage.