This would 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.
Nikolai Khabibulin will get his first start of the season today vs. the Red Wings. Tough match-up.
Khabibulin shutout the Kings earlier this season, stopping all 19 shots faced.
In seven career starts against his former team, Khabibulin has a 4-3-0 record with a 1.85 GAA, .927 SV% and one shutout.
Khabibulin won his only start against the Avs this season, stopping 28 of 29 shots.
In 19 career appearances against the Habs, Khabibulin has a 8-6-4 record with a 2.49 GAA and .907 SV%.
Khabibulin allowed three goals on 14 shots during his only start against the Ducks this season.
In his two starts against the Oilers this season, Khabibulin has a 0-2-0 record with a 3.08 GAA and .910 SV%.
Sounds like you can expect Khabibulin to at least backup this week.
Sounds like Khabibulin is still not fully healthy. Don't expect much from the grizzled veteran for the rest of the week.
Tough break for Khabibulin, who was looking forward to playing back in Winnipeg.
In 14 career appearances against the Jets/Thrashers, Khabibulin has a 7-4-2 record with a 2.71 GAA and .908 SV%.
The Oilers take on the Jets on Monday so owners should circle that date on their calendar.
Excellent sign that Khabibulin is back on the ice. Expect him to be back in game shape in about a week.
Tough break for Khabibulin, who was enjoying a bounce-back season of sorts. Expect Devan Dubnyk to handle the load in his absence.
Sounds like Khabibulin will miss a game or two due to this groin strain.
In two starts against the Canucks this season, Khabibulin has a 1-1-0 record with a 3.56 GAA and .889 SV%.
In 31 career starts against the Leafs, Khabibulin has a 13-14-4 record with a 2.66 GAA, .914 SV% and four shutouts.
In 18 career starts against the Sens, Khabibulin has a 5-10-2 record with a 3.47 GAA, .887 SV% and one shutout.
In 52 career appearances against the Red Wings, Khabibulin has a 16-26-4-2 record with a 3.28 GAA, .903 SV% and three shutouts.
