Malkrosby reverse 3-0 Isles lead; carnage ensues
The Islanders blew (another!) 3-0 lead as Malkin -- with a hat trick -- and Crosby stormed back to lead the Penguins to a 5-3 win.
| Final - 11.26.2008 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| New York Islanders | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
Stories
John Curry gets win, Evgeni Malkin gets hat trick in 5-3 win over Islanders
Evgeni Malkin scored a third period hat trick to lead the Pens to a 5-3 come-from-behind victory over the New York Islanders.
Scouting the Enemy: New York Islanders
A brief look at the New York Islanders and how they rank up against the Pittsburgh Penguins as both teams take to the ice tonight in Long Island.
Penguins visit Long Island for Atlantic boogie
Two streaking Atlantic teams meet Wednesday as the Penguins visit Long Island.
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| NY Islanders | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, NY Islanders Power-Play Goal - Doug Weight (5), from Trent Hunter and Mark Streit at 7:45. 2, NY Islanders Goal - Trent Hunter (9), from Andy Hilbert and Josh Bailey at 8:55. Penalties - Doug Weight, NY Islanders (slashing), 1:18; Philippe Boucher, Pittsburgh (cross checking), 5:39; Mike Zigomanis, Pittsburgh (goalie interference), 7:18; Eric Godard, Pittsburgh (fighting), 9:38; Mitchell Fritz, NY Islanders (fighting), 9:38; Andy Hilbert, NY Islanders (boarding), 15:48. |
| Second Period |
| - 3, NY Islanders Power-Play Goal - Bill Guerin (9), from Josh Bailey and Mark Streit at 9:27. 4, Pittsburgh Goal - Brooks Orpik (2), from Pascal Dupuis and Miroslav Satan at 19:41. Penalties - Evgeni Malkin, Pittsburgh (high-sticking), 8:57; Pascal Dupuis, Pittsburgh (hooking), 13:10. |
| Third Period |
| - 5, Pittsburgh Goal - Sidney Crosby (8), from Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang at 6:18. 6, Pittsburgh Goal - Evgeni Malkin (8), from Sidney Crosby and Brooks Orpik at 11:03. 7, Pittsburgh Goal - Evgeni Malkin 2 (9), from Sidney Crosby at 11:53. 8, Pittsburgh Empty Net Goal - Evgeni Malkin 3 (10), from Robert Scuderi at 19:42. Penalties - Bill Guerin, NY Islanders (roughing), 12:41. |
Shots on Goal:
Pittsburgh 10 + 6 + 14 = 30.
NY Islanders 12 + 7 + 6 = 25.
Power Play Conversion: Pittsburgh 0-3. NY Islanders 2-4.
Goaltenders: Pittsburgh, John Curry 0-11-1.000; Dany Sabourin 3-14-.786. NY Islanders, Joey MacDonald 4-29-.862.
Referees: David Banfield, Eric Furlatt
Linesmen: Greg Devorski, Brad Lazarowich
Power Play Conversion: Pittsburgh 0-3. NY Islanders 2-4.
Goaltenders: Pittsburgh, John Curry 0-11-1.000; Dany Sabourin 3-14-.786. NY Islanders, Joey MacDonald 4-29-.862.
Referees: David Banfield, Eric Furlatt
Linesmen: Greg Devorski, Brad Lazarowich
