Kevin Poulin will get the nod for the Islanders versus Montreal on Thursday night. It will mark his first start since Feb. 24. Evgeni Nabokov, who had been between the pipes for the Islanders' previous nine games, will probably return to the crease for Friday's match-up versus Pittsburgh.

Kevin Poulin kicked away 24 of 27 shots in the Islanders' 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes on Sunday night. The 22-year-old was making his first start of the season. With Rick DiPietro now in the minors, Poulin, who only had a 3.22 goals-against average and .904 save percentage in the minors, will now be groomed for a larger role in the NHL. Suffice to say, he's not in a very beneficial situation.

Kevin Poulin will start in goal Sunday at home against the Carolina Hurricanes. The waiving of Rick DiPietro created an opportunity for Poulin, who will get the occasional start as Evgeni Nabokov's backup. Poulin is a risky start today against the Hurricanes and we can't recommend grabbing him in standard leagues.

The New York Islanders have called up Kevin Poulin. Poulin will serve as Evgeni Nabokov's understudy. He will get the occasional start in that role, but we can't recommend grabbing Poulin in standard leagues.

Kevin Poulin will be recalled from Bridgeport of the AHL to back up Islander starting goalie Evgeni Nabokov. The waiving of Rick DiPietro created an opportunity for Poulin, who likely play once every two weeks. The move has not become official as DiPietro has to clear waivers first.

Kevin Poulin was called up from the minors on Friday January 18.

Goalie Kevin Poulin steered aside 36 shots Thursday night as the Bridgeport Sound Tigers shut out the Whale in Connecticut. Poulin is a possibility to make the New York Islanders once the NHL's lockout ends.

Kevin Poulin turned aside 32 shots as the Bridgeport Sound Tigers defeated the Springfield Falcons 3-2 at the MassMutual Center on Saturday night. The Islanders' crease is undoubtedly crowded and Poulin is part of that mix. However, if you're a young goaltender, the best possible place to get employed would be behind Rick DiPietro who simply cannot manage to stay healthy.

Kevin Poulin has been sent down to the minors. Poulin served as Al Montoya's backup on Thursday because Evgeni Nabokov has a lower body injury. However, the Islanders have signed John Grahame, which gives them the flexibility to return Poulin to the AHL.

The New York Islanders have summoned Kevin Poulin from the minors for Thursday night's game versus Pittsburgh. However, he is expected to be returned to the AHL to help Bridgeport in the postseason once newly signed netminder John Grahame joins the team. Both goalies are slated to back up Al Montoya with Evgeni Nabokov (lower body) sidelined.