Kevin Poulin called up to Islanders, Could back up Lawson if DiPietro can't play

The New York Islanders have recalled goaltender Kevin Poulin from the Bridgeport Sound Tigers. Poulin is being called up for former Sound Tiger turned Islanders goaltender Rick DiPietro. In last nights game against Calgary, DiPietro went into a split to make a save and was immediately in pain. Although he managed to keep the puck out until a whistle, he was taken out for precautionary measures and replaced by one of Poulin's goaltending buddies in Bridgeport, Nathan Lawson. DiPietro has been declared day to day with an abductor strain.

Poulin has been called up to practice with the team while DiPietro recovers. If DiPietro is not in good enough shape to back up Lawson, Poulin will dress and back him up when they play Edmonton on Thursday.

In 14 games so far this season for the Sound Tigers, Poulin has a 10-4-0 recored. Best out of the three goaltenders with the Sound Tigers. He ranks 8th in the AHL in goals against average with a 2.13 and 7th in the AHL in save percentage with a 0.931.