Nilsson allowed two goals on 43 shots in the Sabres’ overtime loss to New Jersey on November 11th. Nilsson has impressed in his first four starts with the Sabres—he has gone 1-1-2 with a1.96 GAA and .942 SV% so far, but will be in tough tonight against a Penguins team that has won four of their last six.
Nilsson stopped all 33 shots in the Sabres’ shutout win over the Panthers on October 29th. Robin Lehner started the last six games, but Lehner will start tonight vs. the Devils. Nilsson has posted a 1.95 GAA and .937 SV% in three starts this season and he makes for a solid spot-start option on Friday.
Nilsson allowed three goals on 21 shots in the Sabres’ loss to the Wild on Thursday. Robin Lehner is back from his illness, but Nilsson will still start his third straight game today vs. Florida. Nilsson has stopped 56 of 62 shots (.903 SV%) in his first two games. He takes on a Panthers team that has surprisingly lost four of their last five contests.
Nilsson allowed three goals on 41 shots in the Sabres’ shootout loss in Philadelphia on Tuesday. It was a great night for Nilsson, who surrendered two power-play goals in the final three minutes of the game. With Robin Lehner still sick, Nilsson will go again tonight vs. Minnesota. The Wild are 4-2-1 while averaging 3.43 goals per game to start the 2016-17 season.
The Sabres’ No.1 netminder Robin Lehner will not be available on Tuesday because of an illness, so Nilsson will make his Sabres’ debut vs. the Flyers on Tuesday. Last year, Nilsson was 10-13-2 with a 3.12 GAA and .901 SV% with the Oilers and Blues last year and draws a tough matchup against a Flyers team who is averaging more than 3.00 goals per game.
Nilsson was 2-0-0 with a 2.01 GAA and .935 SV% in two AHL starts last season, but didn’t have the same success at the NHL level, going 10-13-2 with a 3.12 GAA and .901 SV% with the Blues and Oilers. Nilsson has a career .900 SV% and will likely serve as Robin Lehner’s backup in 2016-17.
Nilsson, 25, was 10-12-2 with a 3.14 GAA and .901 SV% in 26 games with the Oilers and 2-0-0 with a 2.01 GAA and .935 SV% with Bakersfield (AHL) this season. With Brian Elliott on the shelf with a lower-body injury, the Blues needed to add an NHL-ready goalie to support Jake Allen until Elliott is set to return.
Nilsson was pulled after allowing three goals on 10 shots in the Oilers loss in Brooklyn back on February 7th. He was sent to Bakersfield (AHL) for two starts, where he went 2-0-0 with a 2.01 GAA and .935 SV%. Nilsson has been inconsistent this season and he’s especially risky tonight with the Oilers playing bad and the Ducks playing at the top of their game.
Nilsson surrendered four goals on 31 shots in the Oilers loss in Arizona last Tuesday. Nilsson has not won a game since December 11th, that is a span of four starts and one relief appearances—he has posted an ugly 4.19 GAA and .860 SV% over that stretch. Tonight he faces a Lightning team that has won five consecutive games.
Nilsson surrendered four goals on 31 shots in the Oilers loss in Arizona last Tuesday. Nilsson has not won a game since December 11th, that is a span of four starts and one relief appearances—he has posted an ugly 4.19 GAA and .860 SV% over that stretch. Tonight he faces a Lightning team that has won five consecutive games.
Nilsson allowed two goals on 19 shots after replacing Cam Talbot in the Oilers loss to the Kings on December 29th. Nilsson has not registered a win since December 11th, but he will get a crack tonight vs. the Coyotes. In his first start vs. the Arizona, Nilsson allowed four goals on 21 shots in a 4-1 loss back in November.
Nilsson allowed two goals on 19 shots after replacing Cam Talbot in the Oilers loss to the Kings on December 29th. Nilsson has not registered a win since December 11th, but he will get a crack tonight vs. the Coyotes. In his first start vs. the Arizona, Nilsson allowed four goals on 21 shots in a 4-1 loss back in November.
Nilsson allowed five gaols on 29 shots in the Oilers loss in Colorado on December 19th. Cam Talbot has started the last two contests, but Nilsson will be between the pipes in Calgary. Nilsson has gone 3-7-0 with a 2.68 GAA and .914 SV% on the road this season.
Nilsson allowed three goals on 20 shots in the Oilers loss in New York on Tuesday. The loss snapped a five-game winning streak for Nilsson. Cam Talbot has started two of the last three, but it will be Nilsson tonight in Colorado. Nilsson has gone 3-6-0 with a 2.43 GAA and .923 SV% on the road this season.
Nilsson gave up five goals on 36 shots in the Oilers win over the Rangers last Friday. It wasn’t pretty, but the Oilers offence did just enough to get him the W. Cam Talbot started last night, so Nilsson will go tonight in New York. He comes in riding a five-game winning streak while posting a 2.52 GAA and .927 SV%.
Nilsson surrendered three goals on 28 shots in the Oilers win over the Sharks on Wednesday. Nilsson has won four consecutive starts while posting a 1.93 GAA and .945 SV%. Instead of going with Cam Talbot vs. his former team, they will roll with the hot hand. Nilsson has gone 6-2-1 with a 2.65 GAA and .913 SV% at Rexall Place this year.
Nilsson allowed two goals on 34 shots in the Oilers win over the Sabres on Sunday. Don’t look now, but Nilsson has won three straight games while posting a 1.62 GAA and .957 SV%. Nilsson has given the Oilers a quality No. 1 goalie option and tonight he will make his sixth consecutive start. Nilsson has gone 5-2-1 with a 2.63 GAA and .915 SV% at home this season.
Nilsson stopped 42 of 43 shots in the Oilers overtime win over the Stars on Thursday. In two starts against the NHL’s highest scoring team, Nilsson has turned aside 90 of 94 shots (.957 SV%). He has been great for the Oilers this season, posting a 7-7-1 record, 2.52 GAA and .921 SV% and should make for a great Sunday start against the Sabres.
