Thu 2/9/12 9:46 PM

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.