Isles' Nabokov Comes Up Small Once Again: Evgeni Nabokov allowed four goals on 21 shots as the Islanders lost in overtime and were eliminated by the Penguins, 4-3 on Saturday. (Updated 5/11/13)
Injury Report
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Fantasy Analysis
To put it nicely, Evgeni Nabokov was disappointing in this series. While you can't blame every goal on him, he was outplayed badly by Tomas Vokoun and the game-winning goal was a 60-foot slap shot by Brooks Orpik, not exactly someone who possesses a rifle for a shot. A month ago it looked like Nabokov would have a strong chance to return to the Islanders next season, but his play in the playoffs may have hastened his exit as the Islanders' starting goaltender. (Updated 5/11/13).
05/11/2013 23:19 NHL Playoffs: Grades for Night 12
Handing out grades for the one game of the night on night No. 12 of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Tomas Vokoun was great. Evgeni Nabokov was not.
05/11/2013 22:31 Penguins escape New York, but must play better
The Pittsburgh Penguins are moving on to a second-round matchup with the Ottawa Senators, and they're probably lucky to be there.
05/11/2013 22:20 Orpik nets OT winner, Pens eliminate Islanders in 6
Brooks Orpik scored 7:49 into overtime, and the Pittsburgh Penguins overcame three one-goal deficits in Game 6 to eliminate the New York Islanders with a 4-3 victory on Saturday night.
05/11/2013 19:42 GIF: Brian Strait scores on his own net
New York Islanders defenseman Brian Strait scored into his own net on Saturday night. That's not going to help Evgeni Nabokov.
Evgeni Nabokov had a solid seaon for the Islanders last year as he posted a 2.55 goals-against average and .914 save percentage in 42 games. Those numbers could have been much better if he had a quality defense in front of him. Nabokov is slated to once again be the Islanders starting goaltender, which does limit his fantasy value, but the Isles are getting better as a team, just not quickly. He could also be traded at almost any point to a team that needs a veteran presence in net and is willing to pay the price for Nabokov. He's a solid option once most of the second-tier goaltending options have been taken, just don't expect him to carry your team. (Updated 8/14/12)
