In 10 career starts against the Rangers, Nabokov has a 5-5-0 record with a 2.50 GAA and .913 SV%.

In four career starts against the Leafs, Nabokov has a 3-0-1 record with a 2.21 GAA and .922 SV%.

In nine career starts against the Rangers, Nabokov has a 5-4-0 record with a 2.43 GAA and .917 SV%.

Nabokov should get into his first game since November 17th. The veteran starting goalie may have some rust and the Isles will be facing some tough competition in the Leafs, Rangers and Jets. Certainly a risky play.

With Kevin Poulin still with the club, it doesn't sound like Nabokov will even backup Montoya tonight. Expect the Russian starting goalie to get a few games when he gets back to full strength.

Nabokov should be able to at least backup for the Isles. The veteran sports a 2.83 GAA and .910 SV% but won only one of his eight starts.

Nabokov has been sidelined since November 17th but gets on the ice for the first time since the injury. His return is good timing considering the club has only one healthy netminder at the moment.

Nabokov's injury temporarily eliminates the three-headed monster on Long Island and hurts is trade value. The native of Kazakhstan won only one of his eight starts despite holding a .910 save percentage.

Rick DiPietro was able to replace Nabokov in goal. His injury could help replace the three-headed monster in the Islanders' crease.

In eight career starts against the Rangers, Nabokov holds a 5-3-0 record with a 2.35 GAA and .919 SV%.