Injured Isles C Frans Nielsen participated in AM skate, said he feels good but up to coaches, doctors whether he plays Game 6 vs. #Penguins
Nielsen was hurt in Game 5, but it sounds like he will be able to go tonight. The Islanders will definitely be in trouble if their second line center is unable to play.
May 11, 2013, 12:59 p.m.
Nabokov will start Game 6.
Nabokov continues to struggle in the playoffs after having a strong regular season. He allowed for goals on 27 shots in the Game 5, 4-0 loss that puts the Isles on the brink of elimination. It was expected to be a tough series for Nabby but his 4.69 GAA and .847 SV% aren't going to get it done for New York.
May 11, 2013, 12:45 p.m.
The Isles also lost another key player when Frans Nielsen left the game in the third period with a lower-body injury. There was no immediate word on his availability for Game 6.
This would be a big loss for the Islanders. It is already going to be tough enough to win the next two games vs. the Penguins but to have to do it without your second line center makes it even more difficult. Nielsen has two assists through five games.
May 10, 2013, 12:15 p.m.
#Isles Evgeni Nabokov first off the ice for Isles. No surprise there
Nabokov allowed five goals on 25 shots in a 5-4 overtime loss in Game 3. Nabby has struggled posting a 4.77 GAA and .836 SV% through the first three games of the playoffs. The Isles have given the Penguins all they can handle thus far so some improved play from Nabokov could translate into some wins.
May 7, 2013, 11:19 a.m.
Nabokov will start tonight for the #Isles
Game 1 was a tough one for Nabokov. He allowed four goals on 15 shots before being pulled in favor of Kevin Poulin. It is not going to get any easier for Nabokov, because Sidney Crosby is back for Game 2.
May 3, 2013, 12:14 p.m.
Nabokov gets the start for #Isles in Game 1 against the #Pens.
Nabokov looked like he did in San Jose in 2009-10. He had a fantastic season with the Isles this year. He went 23-11-7 with a 2.50 GAA and .910 SV% and got New York into playoffs for the first time since 2007. It is going to be nearly impossible for the Islanders to get by the Penguins, but it all starts with Nabokov. If he can keep them in games, they have talent upfront that can put the biscuit in the net.
May 1, 2013, 12:39 p.m.
Hickey in for Visnovsky
Visnovsky is healthy, he is just getting rest before the playoffs.
April 26, 2013, 11:40 a.m.
Hickey in for Visnovsky
Hickey was scratched yesterday but he will be back in tonight with Lubomir Visnovsky getting some rest before the playoffs.
April 26, 2013, 11:38 a.m.
Nabokov in net
Nabokov has been superb for the Islanders this season and has them in the post-season for the first time since 2007. Nabby has yet to lose in regulation this month, going 7-0-3 with a 2.53 GAA and .913 SV% in 10 starts in April. He has a good matchup vs. the Sabres so he should make for a solid start.
April 26, 2013, 11:35 a.m.
Poulin first off. He's in tonight.
Poulin has not started since April 2nd so he will be well rested for tonight's contest with the Flyers. The Isles have clinched a playoff spot so they have the option to go to their backup without any consequence. I wouldn't advise using Poulin tonight.
April 25, 2013, 10:51 a.m.
Looking like Poulin may get the start in goal tonight.
Poulin has not started since April 2nd so he will be well rested for tonight's contest with the Flyers. The Isles have clinched a playoff spot so they have the option to go to their backup without any consequence. I wouldn't advise using Poulin tonight.
April 25, 2013, 10:37 a.m.
Nabokov is first off the ice this morning for #Isles.
Nabokov hasn't lost in regulation this month (7-0-2). He has a good matchup against the Canes.
April 23, 2013, 11:55 a.m.
Strait who will play for Carkner today:
Strait returns from injury - his first action since Feb 18th
April 20, 2013, 1:07 p.m.
Nabokov will start against the Jets.
Nabokov has won 6 of his last 8 starts.
April 20, 2013, 1:02 p.m.
Carkner will take Martinek's spot on defense and forward lines will be determined.
Will update forward lines as we find out.
April 18, 2013, 1:16 p.m.
