Devils Defenseless Against Islanders Speed, Lose 7-3
The New Jersey Devils had a bad loss to the New York Islanders today. I explain that the Devils' defense clearly failed and contributed the most to the Devils' loss today.
| Final - 3.7.2009 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Devils | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| New York Islanders | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
Stories
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| NY Islanders | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, NY Islanders Goal - Radek Martinek (3), from Dean McAmmond and Jeff Tambellini at 1:42. 2, NY Islanders Power-Play Goal - Kyle Okposo (13), from Josh Bailey and Frans Nielsen at 10:59. 3, NY Islanders Goal - Jeff Tambellini (4), from Mark Streit and Joe Callahan at 14:05. Penalties - Frans Nielsen, NY Islanders (cross-checking), 7:37; John Madden, New Jersey (high-sticking), 10:15; Mark Streit, NY Islanders (tripping), 18:09. |
| Second Period |
| - 4, New Jersey Goal - Brian Gionta (15), from Colin White and Mike Mottau at 0:29. 5, NY Islanders Goal - Sean Bergenheim (12), from Mike Iggulden and Jack Hillen at 1:40. 6, New Jersey Goal - Jamie Langenbrunner (21), from Bryce Salvador and Zach Parise at 4:01. 7, NY Islanders Power-Play Goal - Blake Comeau (6), from Josh Bailey and Andy Hilbert at 13:00. 8, NY Islanders Goal - Sean Bergenheim (13), from Mike Iggulden at 17:20. Penalties - Jamie Langenbrunner, New Jersey (tripping), 11:24. |
| Third Period |
| - 9, New Jersey Power-Play Goal - Patrik Elias (26), from Paul Martin and Bobby Holik at 6:48. 10, NY Islanders Empty Net Goal - Sean Bergenheim (14), from Jack Hillen at 19:59. Penalties - Andy Hilbert, NY Islanders (tripping), 0:51; Jeff Tambellini, NY Islanders (boarding), 5:43; Bruno Gervais, NY Islanders (delay-of-game), 16:16; Joe Callahan, NY Islanders (delay-of-game), 18:25. |
Shots on Goal:
New Jersey 11 + 11 + 16 = 38.
NY Islanders 12 + 14 + 2 = 28.
Power Play Conversion: New Jersey 1-6. NY Islanders 2-2.
Goaltenders: New Jersey, Kevin Weekes 0-1-1.000; Martin Brodeur 6-26-.769. NY Islanders, Joey MacDonald 3-38-.921.
Referees: Dave Jackson, Rob Martell
Linesmen: Mark Shewchyk, Jean Morin
Power Play Conversion: New Jersey 1-6. NY Islanders 2-2.
Goaltenders: New Jersey, Kevin Weekes 0-1-1.000; Martin Brodeur 6-26-.769. NY Islanders, Joey MacDonald 3-38-.921.
Referees: Dave Jackson, Rob Martell
Linesmen: Mark Shewchyk, Jean Morin
