Nabokov allowed one goal 27 shots in a 4-1 win over the Flyers on Tuesday. He has started 8 of the past 9 games posting a 6-1-1 record with 1 shutout, a 1.48 GAA and .942 SV%. He has a tough matchup vs. the Bruins tonight but he is a solid high-end #2 fantasy goalie option right now.
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Nabokov has won five out of his last seven starts and has the Islanders right in the thick of things in the Eastern Conference playoff hunt. This is a huge game between the Flyers and Islanders as they both battle for the last playoff spot. It isn't too bad of a matchup for Nabokov and with the importance of the game, he might make for a decent start.
Nabokov allowed just one goal on 22 shots in a 2-1 shootout loss to the Capitals on Thursday. He will face a Lightning team that he is 2-0-0 with a 1.50 GAA, .932 SV% and one shutout against this year.
Nabokov allowed one goal on 25 shots in a 3-1 win over the Devils on Monday. He has now won four out of his last five starts. He has a tough matchup tonight vs. a surging Capitals team. Washington has won five out of their last seven games.
Nabokov had his three game winning streak snapped on Saturday. He allowed two goals on 27 shots vs. the Penguins. He played very well, but Tomas Vokoun could not be beat in the other net. He will need to outplay Martin Brodeur tonight if he is going to record a win.
Nabokov has won each of his last three starts including a 33-save performance in a 4-3 shootout win over the Flyers in Thursday. He will have the tough task of trying to break the Penguins 14-game winning streak. He will also be the first goalie to see the new-look Penguins with the addition of Jarome Iginla.
Nabokov has been a workhorse this year, starting 28 games, good for a tie for 4th in the NHL. His 15-10-3 record is solid but the .902 SV% leaves something to be desired. The Flyers have only won 3 of their last 10 so Nabokov could be a decent start depending on your other options.
Nabokov stopped all 26 shots that he faced in a 3-0 shutout win over the Panthers on Sunday. If Nabokov was on another team he would be a good fantasy option, however the Islanders limit his value. He has a tough matchup tonight against the Capitals and Alex Ovechkin who has found his rhythm lately.
Nabokov has lost two straight games and allowed seven goals in those two starts. He will get the call tomorrow vs. the Panthers. It is a great matchup for Nabby, he could be worth a look if you are in need of a win.
Nabokov will make his ninth start in March where he is 5-2-1 with a 2.71 GAA and .900 SV%. This will be his fourth start vs. the Penguins this season. In the three previous starts he is 1-2-0 with a 3.38 GAA and .888 SV%. It is a tough matchup.
Nabokov won both of his starts last week including a shutout over Tampa Bay. He was 2-0-0 with a 1.50 GAA and .938 SV%. He has a fairly good matchup against the Senators.
Nabokov stopped all 18 shots that he faced, recording his second shutout of the season on Thursday vs. the Lightning. He will get his ninth straight start tonight vs. the Panthers. It is a good matchup for Nabokov, so he should make for a good starts.
Nabokov was lit up for five goals on 17 shots in two periods against the Penguins on Sunday. It was a bad outing for Nabokov but that can happen when you play the Penguins. He has an easier matchup tonight against a Lightning team who will be missing Vincent Lecavalier.
Nabokov won yesterday stopping 22 of the 24 shots that he faced in a 5-2 win over Washington. Nabokov will get the start again tonight vs. the Peguins who he is 1-1-0 with a 2.00 GAA and .937 SV% against this season.
Nabokov has started March off right with a 2-0-1 record with a 2.26 GAA and .930 SV%. He will be back between the pipes today when the Isles take on a hot Washington team. However Philipp Grubauer will get his first NHL start for the Capitals, so New York has the upper-hand in net.
Nabokov has won two straight and four of his last six starts while posting a 2.61 GAA and .917 SV%. He has a tough matchup vs. the Rangers tonight, but a win would bring the Islanders to a tie with the Rangers for the 8th spot in the Eastern Conference.
Nabokov won his last start stopping 29 of 31 shots that he faced in a 3-2 shootout win over Ottawa. The performance brought him to 9-7-2 with a 2.96 GAA and .901 SV% for the season. He will look to improve on those numbers tonight, but it won't be easy because the Eastern Conference leading Montreal Canadiens are in town.
Nabokov has lost his last two starts with a 4.06 GAA and .869 SV% but will still get the start today for the Islanders when they take on Ottawa. This isn't a bad matchup for Nabokov so he could get back on track with a win tonight.
Nabokov has lost his last two starts with a 4.06 GAA and .869 SV% but should still get the start today for the Islanders when they take on Ottawa. This isn't a bad matchup for Nabokov so he could get back on track with a win tonight.
Nabokov has won two of his last three starts while posting a 1.98 GAA and .941 SV%. The Islanders are competitive right now and a lot of it has to do with John Tavares, Matt Moulson and Nabokov. With his recent stretch of strong play Nabby has his GAA under 3.00 now (2.92) and his SV% above .900 (.904).He has a decent matchup vs. the Maple Leafs tonight. The one thing working against him is the game is on Long Island, where the Islanders are 2-8-0 this season.