Nikolai Khabibulin News

Khabibulin has missed nearly two months with a groin injury, but it is his shoulder that will likely cost him the remainder of the season. It was a surprise announcement; Khabibulin’s lower-body injury, which he sustained against the Nashville Predators on November 16, was known for quite some time. General manager Stan Bowman said Khabibulin was nursing this shoulder injury since then, too.

Khabibulin allowed four goals on 22 shots in a loss to the Sens on October 29. He has struggled mightily this season - his 4.73 GAA and .818 SV% are as bad as it gets. Even against a subpar Predators team he remains a risky play.

Khabibulin was lit up for six goals on 26 shots in an overtime loss to the Lightning on Thursday. It was just his second start of the season, but the russian netminder has an ugly .818 SV% to begin his second stint with the Blackhawks. He has a decent matchup tonight against the 4-6-2 Senators.

We weil stick with Khabibulin, but change him to likely until coach Joel Quenneville addresses the media at 5 PM EST. Khabibulin was lit up for six goals on 26 shots in an overtime loss to the Lightning on Thursday. It was just his second start of the season, but the russian netminder has an ugly .818 SV% to begin his second stint with the Blackhawks. He has a decent matchup tonight against the 4-6-2 Senators.

Khabibulin was lit up for six goals on 26 shots in an overtime loss to the Lightning on Thursday. It was just his second start of the season, but the russian netminder has an ugly .818 SV% to begin his second stint with the Blackhawks. He has a decent matchup tonight against the 4-6-2 Senators.

Khabibulin won his only start this season on October 11th. He stopped 19 of 21 shots in the W over the Islanders. The Lightning pose some problems matchup wise but were just shut out by the Bruins. If you're desperate Khabibulin might be a good spot start option on Thursday.

Khabibulin won his only start this season on October 11th. He stopped 19 of 21 shots in the W over the Islanders. The Lightning pose some problems matchup wise but were just shut out by the Bruins. If you're desperate Khabibulin might be a good spot start option on Thursday.

Khabibulin will start his first game for Chicago since 2008-09. He went 4-6-1 with a 2.54 GAA and .923 SV% with the Edmonton Oilers last season. He will face an Islanders team who has netted 12 goals in their first three games.

Khabibulin, who played for Chicago for four seasons from 2005-09, replaces backup Ray Emery, who left the Blackhawks for a $1.65 million, one-year deal with the Philadelphia Flyers.

Khabibulin has lost each of his last four starts over the last month. In those four starts he has posted a 4.09 GAA and .870 SV%... Yeah I would stay away from this guy tonight.

Khabibulin has allowed four goals in each of his last three starts dating back to March 28th. The Oilers have been eliminated from the playoffs as of yesterday so it would be tough to warrant him as a spot start. Regardless, the Ducks are a tough team to beat, look elsewhere.

Khabibulin last played in the Oilers' 4-0 loss to Vancouver on April 4. The Flames obviously pose a better matchup for Khabby to bounce back and get a win.

Khabibulin gets the second of back to backs.

Khabibulin played very well in his last start. He stopped all 43 shots he faced in a 3-0 shutout win over the Blues. He has a decent matchup vs. the Blue Jackets. However he better be ready to post another shutout if Bobrovsky starts for CBJ.

Khabibulin allowed three goals on 25 assists in a 3-0 loss to St. Louis. He will be back in the net tonight vs. the Blues again. He will look for a better outcome this time around, but the Blues have won four out of their last six so it won't be easy.

Khabibulin is 2-2-1 with a 2.12 GAA and .935 SV% this season. He has a tough matchup vs. the Blues tonight. I would look elsewhere.

Khabibulin's injury is undisclosed at this point. This is a tough break for Khabibulin who has played well so far this season (2.12 GAA and .935 SV%). Yann Denis has been recalled to backup Devan Dubnyk, who will likely see almost all the starts going forward.

This team was supposed to be Devan Dubnyk's this season but the veteran Khabibulin is making a strong case for himself to be the Oilers #1 goalie. This will be his third start in Edmonton's last four games. Khabibulin has two wins in his last 3 outings with a 1.82 GAA and .944 SV%. He has a terribly tough matchup tonight vs. the Blackhawks tonight.

Khabibulin has been solid in his three appearances this season. The low scoring Coyotes are a decent matchup.

This will be Khabibulin's second start of the season. He lost his first start but played very well vs. Detroit. He also has recorded a win when he came into last week's game vs. Colorado after Devan Dubnyk gave up three first period goals. Khabibulin has a tough matchup vs. Los Angeles.