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Nikolai Khabibulin
G | Edmonton Oilers
| WINS | GAA | SV% | SO | RANK | FSP |
| 4 | 3.18 | 0.904 | 0 | 13th | 4.25 |
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Archived News (11-2008)
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[+] November 29th 2008 1 Updates
9:00 PM EST (1)
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Cristobal Huet, making his eighth start Saturday and third straight
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News: Cristobal Huet, making his eighth start Saturday and third straight while Nikolai Khabibulin recovers from an undisclosed lower-body injury, stopped 23 shots in his first game against the team he began his NHL career with in 2002-03. [...]
[+] November 28th 2008 2 Updates
9:00 PM EST (1)
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The Blackhawks were skating without their normal starting goalie
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News: The Blackhawks were skating without their normal starting goalie Friday against the Ducks. Cristobal Huet made his second appearance since Nikolai Khabibulin sustained a lower-body injury that forced him to leave Wednesday night in San Jose. Khabibulin was not in uniform Friday and is day-to-day. Corey Crawford was recalled from Rockford of the AHL to back up Huet. [...]
07:00 AM EST (1)
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Nikolai Khabibulin's lower body injury is not serious. There
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Nikolai Khabibulin's lower body injury is not serious. There is no word as to what the injury is but Khabibulin owners can breathe a sigh of relief. Consider the netminder day-to-day for now. [...]
[+] November 27th 2008 5 Updates
10:00 AM EST (1)
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Nikolai Khabibulin left Wednesday night's game in the second
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Nikolai Khabibulin left Wednesday night's game in the second period after apparently being hit in the throat with the puck, according to the Associated Press.We'll keep you updated on Khabibulin's status as we get more information. He's been a solid fantasy option in deeper leagues this year, posting a 7-1-4 record with a 2.46 goals-allowed-average.
07:00 AM EST (1)
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Nikolai Khabibulin was injured in the second period on Wednesday
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Nikolai Khabibulin was injured in the second period on Wednesday and did not return. Khabibulin suffered a lower body injury and will be re-evaluated on Thursday. [...]
1:00 AM EST (3)
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Chicago G Nikolai Khabibulin stopped 24 shots and allowed just
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News: Chicago G Nikolai Khabibulin stopped 24 shots and allowed just one goal in 40 minutes of action on Wednesday against the Sharks. The Blackhawks pulled him to start the 3rd period as he suffered a lower body injury and his replacement Cristobal Huet allowed a goal in the 3rd and another in overtime as Chicago lost the game. [...]
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Nikolai Khabibulin left Wednesday's game against the San Jose
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Nikolai Khabibulin left Wednesday's game against the San Jose Sharks with only 24 second left in the second period and did not return. The team has yet to release any information on the injury although early speculation has it being a groin injury. [...]
3.
Chicago G Nikolai Khabibulin stopped 24 shots and allowed just
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News: Chicago G Nikolai Khabibulin stopped 24 shots and allowed just one goal in 40 minutes of action on Wednesday against the Sharks. The Blackhawks pulled him to start the 3rd period and his replacement Cristobal Huet allowed a goal in the 3rd and another in overtime as Chicago lost the game. [...]
[+] November 26th 2008 2 Updates
08:00 AM EST (1)
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Nikolai Khabibulin will make his 13th start of the season Wednesday
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Nikolai Khabibulin will make his 13th start of the season Wednesday against the Sharks, according to the Chicago Tribune.Khabibulin is riding a three-game winning streak, and holds a strong .920 save percentage and 2.51 goals-against average. Keep him active in fantasy lineups.
07:00 AM EST (1)
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Nikolai Khabibulin is slated to get the start in goal for Chicago
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Nikolai Khabibulin is slated to get the start in goal for Chicago on Wednesday. The Blackhawks take on the San Jose Sharks who will get Evgeni Nabokov back for the first time in three weeks. [...]
[+] November 22nd 2008 5 Updates
10:00 PM EST (2)
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Chicago G Nikolai Khabibulin allowed four goals against Toronto
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News: Chicago G Nikolai Khabibulin allowed four goals against Toronto on Saturday night but still picked up the 5-4 victory in overtime. He stopped 34 of 38 shots that were peppered his way throughout regulation and the extra frame and was one goal better than Vesa Toskala over the Maple Leafs. [...]
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Nikolai Khabibulin kicked away 34 of the 38 shots that he faced
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Nikolai Khabibulin kicked away 34 of the 38 shots that he faced during Saturday night's contest to pick up his seventh victory of the season. Khabibulin now owns a 7-1-4 record this season. [...]
6:00 PM EST (1)
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Nikolai Khabibulin is being shopped, according to the Chicago
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Nikolai Khabibulin is being shopped, according to the Chicago Tribune. It's uncertain what teams would be interested in him, but he has played well in a backup role so far this season, posting a 6-1-4 record with a 2.39 goals-allowed-average.Khabibulin's status with the team was in question as soon as the Hawks signed Kristobel Huet. It's hard to see a team paying nearly 20 percent of their salary cap to just their goaltenders.
10:00 AM EST (1)
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Nikolai Khabibulin could have the inside track on the Blackhawks
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Nikolai Khabibulin could have the inside track on the Blackhawks number one starting spot as coach Joel Quenneville continues to give him the nod. Before Chicago started their six-game road trip, Quenneville said both Khabibulin and Cristobal Huet would split the starts. [...]
09:00 AM EST (1)
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Nikolai Khabibulin could have the inside track on the Blackhawks
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Nikolai Khabibulin could have the inside track on the Blackhawks number one starting pot as coach Joel Quenneville continues to give him the nod. Before Chicago started their six-game road trip, coach Quenneville said both Khabibulin and Cristobal Huet would split the starts. [...]
[+] November 21st 2008 2 Updates
12:00 AM EST (2)
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Nikolai Khabibulin stopped 31 shots to aid the Blackhawks in
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Nikolai Khabibulin stopped 31 shots to aid the Blackhawks in a 6-3 win over the Stars. The Bulin Wall has played very well this season and it appears that he is closing in on a permanent starting gig in Chicago, as he is currently outplaying Cristobal Huet. [...]
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Nikolai Khabibulin stopped 31 shots to help the Chicago Blackhawks
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News: Nikolai Khabibulin stopped 31 shots to help the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Dallas Stars 6-3 on Thursday. Khabibulin, who also had an assist, allowed just one power-play goal and shutout the Stars on seven shots in the third period for his second straight win. [...]
[+] November 20th 2008 2 Updates
1:00 PM EST (1)
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Nikolai Khabibulin is slated for his 11th start between the
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Nikolai Khabibulin is slated for his 11th start between the pipes Thursday against the Stars, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.He has allowed two or less goals in four of his last five starts, and holds a solid .924 save percentage and 2.33 goals-against average for the season. He is worth employing in fantasy lineups tonight against Dallas.
07:00 AM EST (1)
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Nikolai Khabibulin will get the start in goal for Chicago on
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Nikolai Khabibulin will get the start in goal for Chicago on Thursday. At the start of the season it appeared that Cristobal Huet would play 50-55 games and Khabibulin would get the remainder if the Blackhawks could not trade him. [...]
[+] November 19th 2008 2 Updates
12:00 AM EST (2)
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Chicago G Nikolai Khabibulin stopped 36 shots in regulation
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News: Chicago G Nikolai Khabibulin stopped 36 shots in regulation and overtime on Tuesday night in a 3-2 shootout win over the Phoenix Coyotes. Khabibulin allowed two goals in the game as Zbynek Michalek scored in the 2nd period to make it 2-1. Shane Doan put one past Khabibulin in the 3rd period that tied the game. Khabibulin was sharp in the shootout, though, stopping both wrist shot's he faced for the win. [...]
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Nikolai Khabibulin kicked out 36 of 38 shots in regulation in
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Nikolai Khabibulin kicked out 36 of 38 shots in regulation in a 3-2 shootout victory Tuesday night. Between Khabibulin and fellow netminder Cristobal Huet, Khabibulin should have an edge in the fight for Chicago's number one goaltender job. [...]
[+] November 18th 2008 3 Updates
2:00 PM EST (1)
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Nikolai Khabibulin will make his 10th start in goal Tuesday
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Nikolai Khabibulin will make his 10th start in goal Tuesday against the Coyotes, according to the Chicago Tribune.Khabibulin has been dealt an overtime loss in each of his last two outings, but should be employed in fantasy lineups as he holds a strong .921 save percentage and 2.38 goals-against average.
07:00 AM EST (2)
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Look for Nikolai Khabibulin to be between the pipes for the
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Look for Nikolai Khabibulin to be between the pipes for the Blackhawks on Tuesday. The Blackhawks are in Phoenix for the start of a six game road trip. [...]
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Look for Nikolai Khabibulin to be between the pipes for the
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Look for Nikolai Khabibulin to be between the pipes for the Blackhawks on Tuesday. The Blackhawks are home to Phoenix before embarking on a five game road trip. [...]
[+] November 15th 2008 2 Updates
09:00 AM EST (1)
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Despite Nikolai Khabibulin getting a second consecutive start
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Despite Nikolai Khabibulin getting a second consecutive start in Friday night's 4-3 overtime loss to the St. Louis Blues, coach Joel Quenneville insists his two star goalies will split time evenly. [...]
02:00 AM EST (1)
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Andy McDonald scored his second goal on a power play 2:15 into
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News: Andy McDonald scored his second goal on a power play 2:15 into overtime past Nikolai Khabibulin to give the St. Louis Blues a 4-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday night. With Chicago's Dave Bolland off for hookiKhabibulinng, McDonald fired the winner past Khabibulin on a low shot from the right circle. Khabibulin also allowed a short-handed goal while making 26 saves. [...]
[+] November 14th 2008 3 Updates
11:00 PM EST (1)
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Nikolai Khabibulin was saddled with his fifth loss of the season
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Nikolai Khabibulin was saddled with his fifth loss of the season as the Blackhawks fell to the Blues 4-3 in overtime on Friday night. Khabibulin managed to kick away 26 of 29 shots that he faced in regulation, but was beaten but a shot from Andy McDonald in overtime to saddle him with his fourth overtime loss of the season. [...]
7:00 PM EST (1)
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Nikolai Khabibulin will likely start on Friday night when the
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Nikolai Khabibulin will likely start on Friday night when the Blackhawks take on the Blues, according to the Chicago Tribune.Khabibulin continues to slightly outplay Cristobal Huet with stellar ratios (2.20 GAA, .927 SV%), and he is also starting to pull ahead in games played as this will be his ninth game compared to just six appearances for Huet. We would still be surprised if the team doesn't move Nikolai at some point, but he has been hot as the surface of Mercury of late.
06:00 AM EST (1)
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Nikolai Khabibulin will get the start in goal on Friday. Look
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Nikolai Khabibulin will get the start in goal on Friday. Look for Cristobal Huet to get the start on Sunday. The Blackhawks have been getting excellent goaltending from their veterans. [...]
[+] November 13th 2008 2 Updates
12:00 AM EST (2)
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P.J. Axelsson scored in the third round of a shootout past Nikolai
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News: P.J. Axelsson scored in the third round of a shootout past Nikolai Khabibulin to give the Boston Bruins a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday night. Khabibulin made 38 saves and faced more tough chances than Tim Thomas, who made 31 saves, especially in the second and third periods and through overtime. Khabibulin made several spectacular saves in overtime, including stops on Marc Savard and David Krejci. An apparent Boston goal with 9:12 left in the third was disallowed when the Bruins' Blake Wheeler interfered with Khabibulin in the crease. The only goal he allowed in regulation was a power-play score by Marco Sturm in the second period. Khabibulin also allowed Wheeler to score in the shootout. [...]
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Nikolai Khabibulin stopped 38 of the 39 shots he faced but was
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Nikolai Khabibulin stopped 38 of the 39 shots he faced but was on the losing end of a 2-1 shootout to the Boston Bruins. Khabibulin turned in anther stellar performance. [...]
[+] November 12th 2008 3 Updates
11:00 PM EST (1)
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Nikolai Khabibulin stopped 38 of the Bruins 39 shots in the
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Nikolai Khabibulin stopped 38 of the Bruins 39 shots in the Blackhawks' 2-1 shootout loss on Wednesday night.Khabibulin us in a little bit of a hot streak. He has only given up five goals in his last three games, earning two wins during that time.
10:00 AM EST (1)
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Nikolai Khabibulin is slated for his eighth start between the
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Nikolai Khabibulin is slated for his eighth start between the pipes tonight against the Bruins, according to the Chicago Tribune.He has won two straight starts, and holds a solid .919 save percentage and 2.38 goals-against average for the season. He should be penciled into fantasy lineups against Boston.
07:00 AM EST (1)
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Nikolai Khabibulin will get the nod between the pipes for Chicago
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Nikolai Khabibulin will get the nod between the pipes for Chicago on Wednesday night against the Bruins. Khabibulin has been rock solid of late winning his last two starts and compiling a 4-1-2 record this campaign. [...]
[+] November 6th 2008 1 Updates
08:00 AM EST (1)
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Nikolai Khabibulin is happy in Chicago. Khabibulin's name has
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Nikolai Khabibulin is happy in Chicago. Khabibulin's name has cropped up in trade talks as the Blackhawks have an excess of goaltending. The recent injury to the Devils Martin Brodeur has restarted the rumors, but Khabibulin is happy starting and winning games with Chicago this season. [...]
[+] November 5th 2008 2 Updates
2:00 PM EST (1)
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Blackhawks' GM Dale Tallon stated that he will call the Devils
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Blackhawks' GM Dale Tallon stated that he will call the Devils to offer Nikolai Khabibulin in a trade, according to the Daily Herald.The Devils lost franchise star Martin Brodeur for 3-4 months due to a biceps injury, and Chicago sees an opportunity to unload Khabibulin and his $6.75 million salary. Khabibulin would be a significant upgrade over Kevin Weekes, as he holds a strong .919 save percentage and 2.38 goals-against average over seven starts. The fantasy stock of Cristobal Huet will also go up if Khabibulin is shipped out of Chicago.
07:00 AM EST (1)
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Chicago GM Dale Tallon says that he will call New Jersey GM
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Chicago GM Dale Tallon says that he will call New Jersey GM Lou Lamoriello about Nikolai Khabibulin. The Devils have lost Martin Brodeur for the next 3-4 months with surgery on his elbow and the Devils only have Kevin Weekes in goal right now. [...]
[+] November 4th 2008 1 Updates
12:00 AM EST (1)
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Blackhawks G Nikolai Khabibulin made 24 saves during a 6-2 win
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News: Blackhawks G Nikolai Khabibulin made 24 saves during a 6-2 win Monday against the Avalanche. Khabibulin fell behind 1-0 in the first period, but Chicago then rallied for two goals in the second period and they never trailed again. Both of the goals Khabibulin allowed came at even strength. [...]
[+] November 3rd 2008 4 Updates
11:00 PM EST (2)
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Nikolai Khabibulin allowed just two goals on 26 shots on Monday
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Nikolai Khabibulin allowed just two goals on 26 shots on Monday as Chicago defeated Colorado 6-2 on Monday night.Khabibulin looks as if he is the No. 1 goalie in Chicago all of a sudden. In six starts, he is 4-1-2 with sound all-around numbers.
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Nikolai Khabibulin defended 24-of-26 shots in a 6-2 win over
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Nikolai Khabibulin defended 24-of-26 shots in a 6-2 win over Colorado. Amidst all the trade talk and rumors about him going to Europe, Khabibulin has played remarkably well for the Blackhawks this season, while sporting a 4-1-2 record. [...]
11:00 AM EST (1)
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Nikolai Khabibulin is expected to make his seventh start of
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Nikolai Khabibulin is expected to make his seventh start of the season in goal Monday against Colorado, according to the Chicago Tribune.Khabibulin is worth penciling into fantasy lineups, as he holds a solid .918 save percentage and 2.45 goals-against average.
06:00 AM EST (1)
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Nikolai Khabibulin is expected to start between the pipes against
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Nikolai Khabibulin is expected to start between the pipes against the Colorado Avalanche on Monday. Cristobal Huet played in Chicago's last game, so it's Khabibulin's turn. [...]
[+] November 1st 2008 1 Updates
1:00 AM EST (1)
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Blackhawks G Nikolai Khabibulin made 21 saves during a 5-2 win
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News: Blackhawks G Nikolai Khabibulin made 21 saves during a 5-2 win Friday against the Stars. Khabibulin fell behind early as Loui Eriksson put Dallas up 1-0 6:17 into the game, but Chicago scored two unanswered goals and never trailed again after that. Khabibulin has won three of his last five starts. [...]
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Nikolai Khabibulin Fantasy Scoring
Top| # | Date | Saves | Goals Allowed | Shutouts | Wins | Points | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2009-11-16 | 30 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 5 |
| 2 | 2009-11-15 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2.4 | 6.4 |
| 3 | 2009-11-11 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.6 | 6.6 |
| 4 | 2009-11-08 | 34 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7.8 | 0 |
| 5 | 2009-11-05 | 35 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 7.8 |
| 6 | 2009-11-02 | 34 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3.8 | 3.6 |
| 7 | 2009-10-31 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 10.6 |
| 8 | 2009-10-29 | 40 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 9.4 |
| 9 | 2009-10-27 | 31 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4.2 | 6.8 |
| 10 | 2009-10-24 | 33 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1.6 | 11 |
| 11 | 2009-10-22 | 28 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5.6 | 2.8 |
| 12 | 2009-10-16 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7.8 | 3.6 |
| 13 | 2009-10-14 | 34 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2.8 | 9 |
| 14 | 2009-10-10 | 33 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8.6 | 1 |
| 15 | 2009-10-08 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 6.4 |
| 16 | 2009-10-06 | 30 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 4.4 |
| 17 | 2009-10-03 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 0 | -0.6 | 13.6 |
| Totals: | 508 | 54 | 0 | 4 | 63.6 | ||
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