Semyon Varlamov remains questionable for the season opener at the Carolina Hurricanes on Oct. 14.
The goalie has not practiced with the Islanders during training camp because of soreness, according to coach Barry Trotz. Varlamov is not expected to play in their final two preseason games at the New Jersey Devils on Thursday and against the New York Rangers in Bridgeport, Connecticut, on Saturday.
"We're probably really looking at the Carolina game right now," Trotz said. "We're working that way. He's just getting back on the ice. We're going to take our time, as we said."
Trotz said Ilya Sorokin will be the No. 1 goalie while Varlamov is out, with Cory Schneider the backup. Schneider made 24 saves in a 3-0 preseason win against the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday.
"First priority is the No. 1 goalie, so whatever he needs he's going to get until 'Varly' is back in the fold," Trotz said. "Our priority will be Sorokin all the way." -- Adam Kimelman