Evgeni Nabokov could start every game for the New York Islanders down the stretch if they are still in a battle for a playoff spot. That wouldn't be anything new for the 37-year-old keeper since he's started 33 of the team's 39 games this campaign. Nabokov hasn't signed an extension with the Islanders yet, but the team is interested in getting him locked up to a new deal. He has an 18-11-4 record to go with a .906 save percentage and a 2.64 goals-against average this year.

Evgeni Nabokov made 19 saves in the Islanders' 4-2 win over the Lightning on Saturday night. Not the most taxing of nights for the veteran. Nabokov is now 5-1-1 in his last seven starts. He has a 2.66 goals-against average and .906 save percentage on the year. The Islanders need him to stand tall the rest of the way to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Evgeni Nabokov allowed just one goal on 22 shots in Thursday's 2-1 shootout loss to Washington. Nabokov played well enough for the Isles to earn themselves a point despite losing the contest in a shootout. Thanks to the Devils' loss to Boston, the Isles actually find themselves in eighth place in the Eastern Conference at the end of the night.

Evgeni Nabokov yielded a goal on 25 shots in a 3-1 win over New Jersey Monday night. Nabokov has been a nice surprise this season as a low-end number two fantasy goaltender in deeper leagues. His peripheral statistics aren't very good, but you can count on him to get plenty of games in for the upstart Islanders. His record improves to 17-11-3 with the victory tonight.

Evgeni Nabokov stopped 25 of 27 shots in a 2-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins Saturday afternoon. Nabokov was the first goaltender to go up against the Penguins now that Jarome Iginla is playing for them, although Sidney Crosby left the game early because of a facial injury. Nabokov managed to silence the Penguins for the first 40 minutes of Saturday's contest, but his three-game winning streak ultimately came to an end.

The Islanders have held preliminary talks with the agent for Evgeni Nabokov with a view of bringing back the soon-to-be unrestricted free agent on a mutil-year deal. Nabokov has been a nice surprise and the Islanders have given up on Rick DiPiero, so it is understandable why both parties would be interested in hooking up again. We will keep you advised as to any progress being made here.

Evgeni Nabokov blocked 33 of 36 shots Thursday as the Islanders outlasted Philadelphia for a 4-3 shootout win. The Russian netminder has now won three straight games to help keep the Islanders in the Eastern Conference playoff race. His record for the season stands at 16-10-3.

Evgeni Nabokov yielded two goals on 22 shots in a 3-2 win over Washington Tuesday night. He was coming off a shutout win over Florida and turned in another solid performance for his second straight victory. Nabokov's peripheral statistics aren't very good, but you can count on him to get plenty of games in for the upstart Islanders.

Evgeni Nabokov is expected to get the start in goal Tuesday night against the Washington Capitals. Nabokov continues to be an ironman in between the pipes for the Isles, but he remains a spot-start candidate for fantasy owners. On the season, Nabokov is 14-10-3 with a .902 save percentage and a 2.83 GAA.

Evgeni Nabokov stopped all 26 shots he faced in the Islanders 3-0 shutout win over the Panthers Sunday. The fact the Isles potted two empty-net goals makes the score appear more lopsided than it actually was, but the fact is Nabokov had to make some important stops to preserve a 1-0 lead in the third period. His record improves to 14-10-3 with the victory.