Nabokov won his last two starts only allowing three goals on a combined 65 shots (.954 SV%) including a 35 save shutout vs. a Sabres team in disarray. He has a much tougher matchup tonight vs. the Bruins. There are a lot of games on the schedule tonight, so there are better options than Nabby vs. Boston.
Nabokov's (7-6-1, 3.11 GAA, 8.95 SV%) numbers don't show it but he has not been all that bad this season. He has been peppered all on a consistant basis and the Islanders defence has done him no favors. In his last outing he stopped 30 of 33 leading the Islanders to a 4-3 win over the Habs. He has a decent matchup tonight against a Sabres team trying to find their way.
Nabokov just allowed 7 goals on 25 shots in his last start and takes on the best team in the East tonight, if that doesn't scare you away from starting him... I don't know what will. Start at your own risk.
Nabokov has won his last 2 after losing 4 straight before that. He posted solid numbers in those 2 wins (1.92 GAA and .943 SV%). He has a decent matchup against an inconsistent Flyers team.
Nabokov finally broke a 4 game losing streak in his last outing. He is 1-4-0 with a 2.78 GAA and .891 SV% in his last 5. Doesn't get any easier today vs. the East leading Devils.
Nabokov and the Islanders are on a 5 game losing streak right now. And will be in tough tonight against the Rangers. However Martin Biron is expected to get the start which makes the task of beating the Rangers a little easier. Use your judgement.
Despite speculation on DiPietro, Nabokov will in fact start another game for the Isles.
Nabokov has been a workhorse this season for the Islanders starting all but 1 game thus far. He is 4-3-1 with a 2.99 GAA and .905 SV% and as long as the Islanders are staying competitive Nabby is a solid #2 fantasy goalie option. The addition of Visnovsky will help Nabokov as well.
Nabokov has played better than his numbers would indicate, his D in front of him isn't the strongest so he is bound to see a lot of shots. However he still has 4 wins in 7 starts and will look to add to that tonight. It won't be easy though as the Islanders take on the Penguins.
Nabokov is 4-0-1 in his last 5 starts and has a 3.14 GAA and .906 SV% on the season. His numbers leave little to be desired but he is giving the Islanders a chance to win and they are capitalizing. If Nabby can cut down on the goals against he could be a decent fantasy option.
No confirmation on whether or not Nabby will be the starter but it appears as if he will be. Nabokov is 4-0-1 in his last 5 starts and has a 3.14 GAA and .906 SV% on the season. His numbers leave little to be desired but he is giving the Islanders a chance to win and they are capitalizing. If Nabby can cut down on the goals against he could be a decent fantasy option.
Nabokov is a surprising 3-1-1 but is always a risky start on a weak Islanders team.
The Islanders are struggling defensively and could be without one of their best D-men, Travis Hamonic. The Islanders are going to be in tough tonight against the Penguins. Might be a good idea to keep Nabby out of your lineup tonight.
Nabby is coming off back-to-back wins against Toronto and Tampa Bay, and will look to make it three straight tonight against the Islanders.
The Leafs are coming off a big win over Pittsburgh, although they lost Lupul to a broken arm. Look elsewhere for goaltending options if possible.
Nabokov played wiell in the season opener against the Devils, stopping 26 of the 28 shots he faced. However the Isles are soft on defense and aren't expected to win many games this season, which really handicaps Nabokov's fantasy value.
The 37 year old goalie usually posts a worthwhile GAA and SV% but he won't get you very many Wins playing on Long Island. He is towards the bottom of the tier 2 fantasy goalies.
Nabokov was absent from this morning's practice and might miss some playing time. Expect a further update prior to the next Islander game.
In 11 career starts against the Pens, Nabokov has a 8-2-0 record with a 1.69 GAA, .938 SV% and two shutouts.
In eight career starts against the Panthers, Nabokov has a 4-3-1 record with a 2.72 GAA, .914 SV% and one shutout.