Nilsson, 23, was the 62nd overall pick in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. In 11 appearances with Bridgeport this season, Nilsson is 3-6-1 with a 3.57 GAA and .880 SV%. Nilsson does not figure to see too much action, Kevin Poulin is expected to make the vast majority of the Isles starts with Evgeni Nabokov on IR.
Nilsson heads back down to the AHL with Al Montoya healthy. He impressed in this recent stint so he might get another look.
Nilsson won his only career start against the Devils, shutting them out on 24 shots.
This will be Nilsson's second career start.
Nilsson could get a crack at the lineup with the Isles playing back-to-back games. However, if the Isles wanted to play another goalie besides Nabokov, they likely would have recalled Kevin Poulin.
Nilsson has no fantasy hockey value while in the AHL.
Nilsson most likely serves as a backup to starting goalie Evgeni Nabokov.
Nilsson played one game -- the infamous return of Sidney Crosby. With back-to-back games before the holiday, he could get another look.
Nilsson will get more seasoning in Bridgeport following his NHL debut. He holds no fantasy hockey value.
Nilsson makes his first NHL start tonight.
Nilsson will backup Rick DiPietro tonight and is not expected to get any game action.
No immediate fantasy hockey value in the AHL.