Kevin Poulin has been returned to the minors. He has posted a 2-4-0 record with a .907 save percentage and a 3.04 GAA this season with the Islanders. Poulin had been filling in for Evgeni Nabokov, who had the flu, recently.

Kevin Poulin stopped 35 of 37 shots Tuesday, but the Islanders dropped a 2-1 decision to Buffalo. Poulin played well enough to win in this game, but his teammates couldn't muster enough offense to earn him a victory. Unfortunately for him, he's likely to be sent down to the minors once Evgeni Nabokov is fully recovered from the flu.

Kevin Poulin was pulled just 1:35 minutes into the Islanders' 6-0 loss to Ottawa on Monday. Poulin allowed two goals on five shots before getting yanked. Al Montoya didn't do much better, stopping just 23 of 27 shots in the losing effort.

Kevin Poulin is expected to play between the pipes Monday afternoon. Evgeni Nabokov is still battling the flu and Al Montoya has struggled lately. Poulin stopped 33 of 36 shots in a 4-3 victory on Saturday.

Kevin Poulin turned aside 33 of the 36 shots he faced in a 4-3 victory over the New York Islanders on Saturday night. An illness sidelined the Islanders' starting goalie Evgeni Nabokov for Saturday night's contest with the Hurricanes. In relief Kevin Poulin was able to stifle the Hurricanes' offence, as the Islanders took control of the lead in the third period. Although the Islanders' crease is undoubtedly crowded, the internal competition could prove beneficial for the organization.

Kevin Poulin has been called up by the New York Islanders. Evgeni Nabokov isn't expected to be available on Saturday because of an illness. There's a chance that Poulin might end up starting after Al Montoya allowed five goals on 26 shots on Thursday.

Kevin Poulin has been returned to minors after posting a 5-2 win over Carolina on Tuesday. He has appeared in three games with the Islanders in 2011-12 and that 21-save performance was his first victory.

Kevin Poulin turned aside 21 of 23 shots in a 5-2 victory over the Hurricanes Tuesday. Poulin was recalled by the Islanders on Monday and played well when pressed into action tonight. His long-term status with the club is obviously dependent on the health of the team's other two netminders.

Kevin Poulin has been called up by the New York Islanders. Plenty of players have been called up on Monday as teams regroup after the All-Star break, but this one sticks out like a sore thumb. Going into the break, Evgeni Nabokov and Al Montoya were both healthy, but Poulin's promotion suggests that one of those two goaltenders might not be available for Tuesday's contest. Keep an eye on this situation.

Kevin Poulin was called up from the minors on Saturday January 28.