Despite suffering a knee injury , Varlamov played in 16 games .
Despite suffering a knee injury , Varlamov led the KHL in GAA and save percentage before the conclusion of the NHL lockout called for his return to the Avalanche on 6 January 2013 .
Despite suffering a knee injury , Varlamov played in 16 games and led the KHL in GAA and save percentage before the conclusion of the NHL lockout called for his return to the Avalanche on 6 January 2013 .