Evgeni Nabokov News

Kevin Poulin has filled in nicely for Nabokov and will continue to get starts while Nabby is sidelined. There is no timetable for his return.

Nabokov was injured in Monday's win over the Stars. This is the second time this season that Nabby has been sidelined with a lower-body injury. Like the first time around, Kevin Poulin will take the reigns as the Islanders starter for the time-being.

Nabokov left the game 12:54 into the first period and was replaced by Kevin Poulin. He just returned 11 games ago from a groin injury that cost him 12 games, so the first concern is that he re-aggravated that injury.

Nabokov stopped 27 of 30 shots in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Hurricanes. Nabby played well but was out-duelled by Anton Khudobin. He will return to the crease for his 10th start in the last 11 games and will face the Dallas Stars at home. He has yet to face the Stars, but is 3-5-5 with a 2.64 GAA and .911 SV% on Long Island.

Nabokov allowed two goals on 39 shots in an OT win over the Blackhawks on Thursday. That marks back-to-back wins with 35+ saves vs. two great teams (BOS, CHI) for Nabokov. Tonight he will face the Hurricanes, who scored four on 23 shots in a 4-3 Carolina win back in October. Nabby has taken his game to a new level lately, so that early season defeat shouldn't deter you from starting him tonight.

Svedberg made his NHL debut on Thursday, he stopped 33 of 35 shots in a 3-2 overtime win over the Predators. He returns to the AHL where he is 13-5-3 with a 2.87 GAA and .909 SV%.

Svedberg was expected to get a start during his last call-up, but injuries upfront forced him to be sent back to Providence. He could make NHL debut tonight after going 13-5-3 with a 2.87 GAA and .909 SV% in 22 games in the AHL. Overall, Svedberg is 50-13-5 in his AHL career. He has earned an NHL start and draws a good matchup vs. the Predators.

Svedberg was expected to get a start during his last call-up, but injuries upfront forced him to be sent back to Providence. He could make NHL debut tonight after going 13-5-3 with a 2.87 GAA and .909 SV% in 22 games in the AHL. Overall, Svedberg is 50-13-5 in his AHL career. He has earned an NHL start and draws a good matchup vs. the Predators.

Nabokov allowed three goals on 38 shots in a win over the Bruins on Tuesday. Since returning from his groin injury he has played much better than he was before he was injured. He has won three of his seven starts with a 2.12 GAA and .925 SV% since December 14. He is a risky start tonight with the Blackhawks traveling to Long Island.

Svedberg has appeared in 22 games for the Providence Bruins this season, racking up an 13-5-3 record with a 2.87 goals against average, .909 save percentage and one shutout.??

Nabokov allowed two goals on 25 shots in a 2-1 loss to the Devils on Saturday. He makes for a risky start tonight against Tuukka Rask and the Bruins.

Kevin Poulin started on Sunday so there is a good chance that it will be Evgeni Nabokov tonight vs. the Bruins. However we won't know for sure until 5 PM EST.

Nabokov stopped all 23 shots in a shutout win over the Red Wings on Monday. Since returning from his groin injury, Nabby is 2-1-2 with a 1.96 GAA and .928 SV%. Tonight he will take on the Devils for the second time, the first time he stopped 26 of 29 shots in a 4-3 shootout win in the season opener.

Svedberg has appeared in 20 games for the Providence this season, racking up an 11-5-3 record with a 2.91 GAA, .907 SV% and one shutout.? The 24-year-old netminder has played in a total of 68 games for Providence since joining the team in 2012, earning a career 48-13-5 AHL record. The 2012-13 campaign with the P-Bruins saw Svedberg win 37 games (2nd in the AHL) with a 2.17 GAA (5th), .925 SV% (3rd) and four shutouts to earn himself the Aldege “Baz” Bastien Memorial Award, which is given annually to the AHL’s outstanding goaltender.

Nabokov allowed four goals on 30 shots in a loss to the Ducks on Saturday. It was a terrible matchup so the bad performance is not surprising. He is 1-1-2 with a 2.44 GAA and .913 SV% in his last four starts since returning to the crease.

Nabokov allowed three goals on 24 shots in the Islanders 5-3 win over the Rangers last night. The win was his first since November 1 and moved him to 1-0-2 with a 1.93 GAA and .929 SV% since returning from his groin injury.

Nabokov allowed two goals on 36 shots in a shootout loss against the Lightning on Tuesday. Despite going 0-0-2 he has been solid in both starts since returning from a groin injury, positing a 1.42 GAA and .951 SV%. He will face a struggling Rangers squad tonight and could make for a solid start.

Nabokov allowed a single tally on 25 shots in a 1-0 OT loss to the Canadiens on Saturday. It was a nice return to the net for Nabby after missing the last 12 games. Tonight he will face the Lightning and their 15th ranked scoring offence.

Nabokov missed the last 12 games with a groin injury. He served as Kevin Poulin's back-up on Thursday but gets the call tonight. Before he was injured he struggled at times, posting a 5-5-3 record with a 3.30 GAA and .892 SV%. In his first game back he draws a tough matchup against a solid Canadiens team.

Nabokov missed the last 12 games with a groin injury. He served as Kevin Poulin's back-up on Thursday but appears to be getting the call tonight. Before he was injured he struggled at times, posting a 5-5-3 record with a 3.30 GAA and .892 SV%. In his first game back he draws a tough matchup against a solid Canadiens team.