Nabokov has won two of his last three starts while posting a 1.98 GAA and .941 SV%. The Islanders are competitive right now and a lot of it has to do with John Tavares, Matt Moulson and Nabokov. With his recent stretch of strong play Nabby has his GAA under 3.00 now (2.92) and his SV% above .900 (.904).He has a decent matchup vs. the Maple Leafs tonight. The one thing working against him is the game is on Long Island, where the Islanders are 2-8-0 this season.

Nabokov won his last two starts only allowing three goals on a combined 65 shots (.954 SV%) including a 35 save shutout vs. a Sabres team in disarray. He has a much tougher matchup tonight vs. the Bruins. There are a lot of games on the schedule tonight, so there are better options than Nabby vs. Boston.

Nabokov's (7-6-1, 3.11 GAA, 8.95 SV%) numbers don't show it but he has not been all that bad this season. He has been peppered all on a consistant basis and the Islanders defence has done him no favors. In his last outing he stopped 30 of 33 leading the Islanders to a 4-3 win over the Habs. He has a decent matchup tonight against a Sabres team trying to find their way.

Nabokov just allowed 7 goals on 25 shots in his last start and takes on the best team in the East tonight, if that doesn't scare you away from starting him... I don't know what will. Start at your own risk.

Nabokov has won his last 2 after losing 4 straight before that. He posted solid numbers in those 2 wins (1.92 GAA and .943 SV%). He has a decent matchup against an inconsistent Flyers team.

Nabokov finally broke a 4 game losing streak in his last outing. He is 1-4-0 with a 2.78 GAA and .891 SV% in his last 5. Doesn't get any easier today vs. the East leading Devils.

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Nabokov and the Islanders are on a 5 game losing streak right now. And will be in tough tonight against the Rangers. However Martin Biron is expected to get the start which makes the task of beating the Rangers a little easier. Use your judgement.

Despite speculation on DiPietro, Nabokov will in fact start another game for the Isles.

Nabokov has been a workhorse this season for the Islanders starting all but 1 game thus far. He is 4-3-1 with a 2.99 GAA and .905 SV% and as long as the Islanders are staying competitive Nabby is a solid #2 fantasy goalie option. The addition of Visnovsky will help Nabokov as well.