Anders Nilsson has been recalled from Bridgeport.
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Evgeni Nabokov suffered a groin injury in his start Saturday against the Red Wings. The Islanders starting netminder was replaced by backup Kevin Poulin, who backstopped them to a 5-4 shootout win.Poulin has outperformed Nabokov so far posting a 2.51 GAA and .909 save percentage. The 23-year old Montreal native will assume starting duties with Nabokov expected to miss two weeks.

With Nabokov down, the Isles recalled Swedish prospect Anders Nilsson. A former 2009 third round pick, he’s struggled in his third pro year. In 11 starts with Bridgeport, he’s 3-6-1 with a 3.57 GAA and .880 save percentage.  Nilsson will serve as the backup.

The Islanders visit the Maple Leafs tomorrow. They then get two days off until a tough back-to-back at the Penguins Friday and the Flyers Saturday. Perhaps Jack Capuano will give Nilsson a start over the weekend. If not, the schedule for the rest of the month isn’t taxing. They get three days off before returning to host the Jets Wednesday Nov.27, the Wings Nov. 29 and the Caps Nov. 30. A four-game home stand concludes Dec. 3 against the Pens.

Next month, it becomes more challenging with a five-game road Western swing over eight days with stops at St. Louis, Los Angeles, Anaheim, San Jose and Phoenix. It’s important for the team to build momentum prior to that critical stretch.