Evgeni Nabokov kicked out 24 of 28 shots in a 5-4 shootout victory Saturday afternoon. Nabokov allowed one goal on three shootout attempts. He has now won six of his last seven games, bringing his record up to 23-11-5 this season.

Look for Evgeni Nabokov to get the start Saturday afternoon against the Jets. This is a crucial game for both teams that are fighting for a playoff position. However, the Jets may be a little more desperate and are playing at home. That makes for a tough game for Nabby and his Islander teammates. Start Nabokov at your own risk.

Evgeni Nabokov was beaten three times on 21 shots Thursday, but was rewarded with a victory in a 5-3 win over Toronto Thursday. Nabokov wasn't overly busy in this contest and wasn't at his sharpest, but he didn't need to be since his teammates controlled the play from the outset. The Isles are heating up at the right time and Nabokov is reaping the benefits.

Evgeni Nabokov turned aside 26 shots in a 5-2 win over Florida on Tuesday night. Nabokov hasn't lost a game in regulation in his past seven appearances, while posting five victories over that time. It was his 21st win of the year, which ties him for the most in the NHL.

Evgeni Nabokov is expected to start in goal again Tuesday night. Nabokov has been about as close to an every-night starter as you get these days. He's also been downright stingy over the past month, posting a 4-0-2 record in April to go along with a 1.14 GAA and a .931 save percentage.

Evgeni Nabokov played well enough in the New York Islanders' net, allowing no goals in regulation. But the New York Rangers scored the only goal they'd need in overtime for a 1-0 victory. Nabokov stopped 19 shots before Dan Girardi gave the Rangers the OT triumph.

Evgeni Nabokov will be in goal Saturday against the Rangers. It is a huge game for both teams as playoff spots are up for grabs. The New York area rivalry has lacked a little bite as of late. That should not be a problem Saturday night as there is much at stake.

Evgeni Nabokov kicked out 30 of 31 shots in a 2-1 win Thursday. The only goal Nabokov surrendered was scored while the Islanders were down a man. The Islanders have been fighting to secure a playoff spot and Nabokov has been doing his part. He has allowed just six goals in his last five games.

Evgeni Nabokov turned aside 26 of 27 shots in a 4-1 win over Philadelphia on Tuesday. He has posted a 3-0-1 record in his past four outings and has 19 wins on the year. Nabokov's peripheral statistics won't dazzle but he has been solid in the Islanders' crease and he's expected to be leaned on down the stretch with the team close to a playoff birth.

Evgeni Nabokov is expected to get the start in net Tuesday night. It sounds like Nabokov could start every game the rest of the way with the Islanders still in the playoff chase. That would be par for the course though considering that Nabokov has started all but six games this season for the Isles.