Evgeni Nabokov will look to continue his mastery of the Philadelphia this season when he starts for the Islanders on Thursday night. He owns a 2-1-0 record against the Flyers to go with a .963 save percentage and a 1.30 goals against-average. Ilya Bryzgalov will oppose him at the other end. Nabokov and Bryzgalov played to a 1-0 shootout decision for New York in their last meeting back on Feb. 7.

Evgeni Nabokov allowed three goals on 34 shots as the Islanders dropped a 3-2 overtime decision to the Capitals Tuesday. Nabokov has entrenched himself as the go-to guy on Long Island, but this one certainly hurts, as the team blew a two-goal lead with under four minutes to play. He's a low-end number two fantasy goaltender.

Evgeni Nabokov allowed four goals on 23 shots in a 5-2 loss to Ottawa Sunday night. Despite the shaky performance, Nabokov and the Islanders seem to be working towards an agreement on a long-term deal. He's likely to be the Isles starter the rest of the way.

Evgeni Nabokov turned aside 33 of 36 shots in regulation in a 4-3 shootout victory Friday. Nabokov gave up two unanswered goals in the third period to send the game into overtime. Fortunately, Nabokov was able to redeem himself to allowing just one goal on four shootout attempts.

Evgeni Nabokov (flu) will play between the pipes on Friday. The Islanders have already sent Kevin Poulin to the minors, leaving the team with two healthy goaltenders on their roster, including Nabokov. This will be Nabokov's first start since Feb. 14.

Evgeni Nabokov (flu) was back on the ice Wednesday. Depending on how he feels Thursday after the team takes to the ice for practice, Kevin Poulin could be on his way back to the AHL to make room for his return to active duty. Nabokov's last appearance between the pipes came on Feb. 14, but it's likely that he'll be ready to play by Friday's match-up with the Rangers.

The Islanders are hoping to sign Evgeni Nabokov to a two-year extension. The goaltender has been impressive of late, winning eight of his last 11 starts. In that span, he has allowed only 17 goals while registering a pair of shutouts. Nabokov, who has been bothered by the flu and will miss tonight's game at Buffalo, will be 37 in July.

Evgeni Nabokov (flu) will miss Monday and Tuesday's games. Nabokov hasn't been skating and he won't travel with his teammates to Buffalo for Tuesday's contest. The good news is that the Islanders have a couple days off after that and we wouldn't be surprised if Nabokov is able to play Friday.

Evgeni Nabokov (flu) is unlikely to play on Monday afternoon after he didn't practice on Sunday. He has missed the past two games with the flu. On other note his agent, Don Meehan, told Newsday that contract talks between himself and Islanders GM Garth Snow will "start soon." Snow said he has no plans to deal Nabokov prior to next week's trade deadline, but he wouldn't commit on the negotiation situation.

Evgeni Nabokov (flu) isn't expected to be available for the New York Islanders game on Saturday. Nabokov was a late scratch from Thursday's game because of the illness. The Islanders have already taken the step of calling up Kevin Poulin, so Nabokov also doesn't have to serve as the Islanders' backup.