Evgeni Nabokov G FA Fri 2/17/12 10:55 AM
Evgeni Nabokov
G FA
Evgeni Nabokov was a late scratch on Thursday due to the flu.
Al Montoya ended up replacing him, but went onto allow five goals on 26 shots. Nabokov has been superb lately and he'll probably stat on Saturday if he's healthy enough to play.
Evgeni Nabokov G FA Wed 2/15/12 12:59 AM
Evgeni Nabokov
G FA
Evgeni Nabokov stopped 37 saves as the New York Islanders beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-1.
Nabokov improved to a 14-14-1 record on the season, with sterling individual numbers. The Islanders still seem like a long shot for the playoffs, but he might be playing his way off the trading block. (Either that or he'll bring in quite the haul.)
Evgeni Nabokov G FA Tue 2/14/12 1:27 PM
Evgeni Nabokov
G FA
Evgeni Nabokov will be in goal for the Islanders Tuesday.
Nabokov was pulled after the second period Sunday after giving up four goals. He will get a chance to redeem himself tonight when they take on the Jets in Winnipeg. He is 13-14-0 this season with a stellar 2.29 GAA and a .923 save percentage.
Evgeni Nabokov G FA Sun 2/12/12 6:34 PM
Evgeni Nabokov
G FA
Evgeni Nabokov was pulled during the second intermission after allow all four of the Florida Panthers' goals in a 4-1 loss.
Nabokov has stumbled a bit since going red-hot, as he's lost two of three games to push his record (13-14-0) back under .500. That shouldn't sully what's been a great surge for the Russian goalie as of late, though. Al Montoya stopped the four shots he saw in relief for the New York Islanders.
Evgeni Nabokov G FA Sun 2/12/12 1:12 PM
Evgeni Nabokov
G FA
Evgeni Nabokov will be between the pipes Sunday at home against the Florida Panthers.
Since returning from a groin injury in mid-December, Nabokov has been one of the NHL's best goaltenders and should be on your starting roster this afternoon. The Islanders are at home against Jose Theodore and the Florida Panthers.
Evgeni Nabokov G FA Sat 2/11/12 3:58 PM
Evgeni Nabokov
G FA
Evgeni Nabokov turned aside 34 of 35 shots in a 2-1 overtime victory.
Nabokov has held the competition to a mere goal or less in six of his last eight starts. It's not clear if the Islanders are interested in shopping him around before the trade deadline, but there will probably be significant demand for his services if they do.
Evgeni Nabokov G FA Thu 2/9/12 9:46 PM
Evgeni Nabokov
G FA
Evgeni Nabokov allowed three goals on 31 shots in the Islanders' 4-2 loss to the Canadiens Thursday night.
The Russian netminder has had an up-and-down season but since returning from a groin injury in mid-December, Nabokov has been one of the NHL's hottest goaltenders. He should be owned in 12-team leagues but his 12-13-0 record doesn't make him the safest of starts especially if your league counts losses. He should only be used on your fantasy team in favorable matchups if possible.
Evgeni Nabokov G FA Thu 2/9/12 7:16 AM
Evgeni Nabokov
G FA
Evgeni Nabokov is enjoying his time on Long Island, but a decision on his future with the organization has not been made yet.
"But I like what I see around here," said Nabokov. "This is a team going in the right direction." The veteran keeper is sure to attract attention as the NHL trade deadline draws closely, but he does control his fate with a no-trade clause. Nabokov has posted a .925 save percentage and a 2.21 GAA in 26 games with the Islanders this season, but his 12-12 record doesn't make him the safest of starts especially if your league counts losses.
Evgeni Nabokov G FA Tue 2/7/12 9:50 PM
Evgeni Nabokov
G FA
Evgeni Nabokov stopped 45 shots as the Islanders earned a 1-0 shootout victory over Philadelphia Tuesday night.
The Flyers greatly outshot the Islanders in this contest and would have won it if not for Nabokov's heroics. The veteran has been a surprisingly productive addition for the Isles this season.
Evgeni Nabokov G FA Fri 2/3/12 10:50 PM
Evgeni Nabokov
G FA
Evgeni Nabokov saved 23 of 24 shots in a 2-1 victory Friday night.
Nabokov has now won five of his last six starts. He has a 11-12-0 record, 2.31 GAA, and .920 save percentage in 25 games this season.