Evgeni Nabokov G FA Sun 11/17/13 7:20 AM
Evgeni Nabokov
G FA
Look for Evgeni Nabokov to miss at least two weeks with his groin injury.
Nabokov will be re-evaluated Monday but coach Jack Capuano said after the game Saturday that he is expected to miss two weeks at a minimum. Nabokov has struggled this season with a 5-5-3 record, a 3.30 GAA and a .892 save percentage. Reserve him for now and hope that Kevin Poulin does not run with the goaltending job while Nabokov is out of action. Nabokov has a huge influence in the Islanders dressing room as John Tavares stated: "He's been a big part of our team. A lot of people don't always see what he means in our locker room. He's a tremendous guy and a tremendous presence. So we hope it's not too serious and he's back soon."
Evgeni Nabokov G FA Sat 11/16/13 7:19 PM
Evgeni Nabokov
G FA
Evgeni Nabokov (undisclosed) left Saturday's game against the Red Wings with an injury.
Journal de Montral's Renaud Lavoie said it appears to be to his groin. Nabokov, who allowed a goal on five shots, lasted just 4:12 before being removed for Kevin Poulin.
Evgeni Nabokov G FA Sat 11/16/13 11:57 AM
Evgeni Nabokov
G FA
Evgeni Nabokov will get the start in goal for the Islanders on Saturday.
It has been a week and three games since Nabokov saw the net as Kevin Poulin has played of late. Nabokov has struggled this season with a 5-5-3 record to go with a mediocre 3.24 GAA and a .894 save percentage. Start him at your own peril.
Evgeni Nabokov G FA Sat 11/9/13 9:48 PM
Evgeni Nabokov
G FA
Evgeni Nabokov gave up four goals on 28 shots in the Islanders' 5-2 loss to Columbus on Saturday night.
Quite simply, Nabokov has not been good this year, and the Islanders need him to. He now has a 3.24 goals-against average and .894 save percentage. The veteran has given up three or more goals in his last seven starts. It's best to not count on him right now in fantasy leagues. Kevin Poulin is going to have to get more chances now.
Evgeni Nabokov G FA Sat 11/9/13 3:50 PM
Evgeni Nabokov
G FA
Evgeni Nabokov will be between the pipes for the Islanders on Saturday night.
He will face the Columbus Blues Jackets and backup Kevin Poulin will get the nod for Sunday's tilt versus Montreal. Adjust your lineup accordingly. Nabokov will be looking to bounce back after he was shelled for six goals on 39 shots against Washington on Tuesday night.
Evgeni Nabokov G FA Tue 11/5/13 11:08 PM
Evgeni Nabokov
G FA
The Washington Capitals lit up New York Islanders goalie Evgeni Nabokov 6-2 on Tuesday.
Will the Islanders stick with Nabokov if this keeps up? They need better work from the aging Russian netminder, especially after making a risky trade to try to improve their team.
Evgeni Nabokov G FA Tue 11/5/13 1:03 PM
Evgeni Nabokov
G FA
Evgeni Nabokov will start for the New York Islanders on Tuesday.
Nabokov has allowed three or more goals in each of his last five starts. He has a 2.92 GAA and .903 save percentage in 11 starts this season.
Evgeni Nabokov G FA Fri 11/1/13 10:58 PM
Evgeni Nabokov
G FA
Evgeni Nabokov stopped 27 of 31 shots in regulation in a 5-4 shootout win Friday night.
Nabokov allowed two goals in each of the first and second periods. He made up for it by saving all three shots he faced in the shootout.
Evgeni Nabokov G FA Tue 10/29/13 9:58 PM
Evgeni Nabokov
G FA
Evgeni Nabokov stopped 21 shots of the 24 fired his way as he took the loss in the Islanders' 3-2 defeat to the Rangers Tuesday night.
Nabokov is struggling with at least three goals allowed in his past four appearances. He is 1-2-0 in that span.
Evgeni Nabokov G FA Fri 10/25/13 10:29 PM
Evgeni Nabokov
G FA
Evgeni Nabokov won his fourth game of the season (4-2-3) as the New York Islanders came back against the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Friday.
The 38-year-old goalie stopped 39 out of 42 shots to win. His individual stats aren't the greatest (.908 save percentage, 2.82 GAA), but he's a solid workhorse.