And then it was 10 - but history says it's necessary
With their 10th consecutive loss, the Islanders are going through a painful process that, history shows, yields light at the other end of the tunnel.
| Final - 12.23.2008 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnipeg Jets | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| New York Islanders | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Stories
Atlanta incoming: Please, for Christmas, just one win?
The Islanders, winless in nine, have a rare opportunity to grab a win with the Thrashers in town.
GameThreads
Islanders Fans GameThread on Lighthouse Hockey
Loading Game Thread from Lighthouse Hockey
Jets Fans GameThread on Arctic Ice Hockey
Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| NY Islanders | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, Atlanta Goal - Mathieu Schneider (3), from Boris Valabik and Eric Boulton at 8:54. Penalties - Mathieu Schneider, Atlanta (hooking), 12:30. |
| Second Period |
| - 2, Atlanta Goal - Bryan Little (13), from Todd White and Vyacheslav Kozlov at 6:38. 3, NY Islanders Goal - Andy Hilbert (8), from Richard Park and Mark Streit at 16:48. Penalties - Trent Hunter, NY Islanders (holding), 0:55; Mark Streit, NY Islanders (high sticking), 19:18. |
| Third Period |
| - 4, NY Islanders Short-Handed Goal - Sean Bergenheim (5), unassisted at 0:23. 5, Atlanta Power-Play Goal - Bryan Little 2 (14), from Ilya Kovalchuk and Vyacheslav Kozlov at 7:42. 6, Atlanta Empty Net Goal - Colby Armstrong (9), from Ilya Kovalchuk and Jason Williams at 19:20. Penalties - Mathieu Schneider, Atlanta (hooking), 5:24; Mike Comrie, NY Islanders (slashing), 6:39; Eric Boulton, Atlanta (hooking), 10:35. |
Shots on Goal:
Atlanta 5 + 14 + 8 = 27.
NY Islanders 10 + 7 + 8 = 25.
Power Play Conversion: Atlanta 1-3. NY Islanders 0-3.
Goaltenders: Atlanta, Johan Hedberg 2-25-.920. NY Islanders, Joey MacDonald 3-26-.885.
Referees: Greg Kimmerly, Kevin Pollock
Linesmen: Scott Driscoll, Scott Cherrey
Power Play Conversion: Atlanta 1-3. NY Islanders 0-3.
Goaltenders: Atlanta, Johan Hedberg 2-25-.920. NY Islanders, Joey MacDonald 3-26-.885.
Referees: Greg Kimmerly, Kevin Pollock
Linesmen: Scott Driscoll, Scott Cherrey
