Islanders kids: How Soon is Now?
The Islanders' big -- and rare -- winning weekend at the hands of the youngsters has Islanders fans asking: Are these kids for real?
| Final - 3.8.2009 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Coyotes | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| New York Islanders | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Stories
Islanders defy Gretzky, wrap up winning homestand
Facing a six-game road trip, the Islanders closed an impressive homestand 4-1-1 by watching their kids lead a 3-2 win over the Phoenix Coyotes.
Phoenix Coyotes @ NY Islanders Preview (Make your own caption)
Coyotes @ Islanders Preview.
Islanders Matinee: Coyotes come a howlin'
Fresh off an exhilarating win over the Devils, the Islanders host the Coyotes in another matinee at Nassau Coliseum. Trent Hunter's season-ending injury means more opportunities for kids like Jesse Joensuu and Mike Iggulden.
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| NY Islanders | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, Phoenix Goal - Scottie Upshall (9), from Matthew Lombardi and Petr Prucha at 15:50. Penalties - Radek Martinek, NY Islanders (holding), 0:21; Kurt Sauer, Phoenix (hooking), 3:28; Jeff Tambellini, NY Islanders (holding), 17:36; Kyle Okposo, NY Islanders (hooking), 18:21. |
| Second Period |
| - 2, NY Islanders Goal - Jeff Tambellini (5), from Andy Hilbert and Radek Martinek at 2:44. 3, NY Islanders Goal - Josh Bailey (3), from Mike Iggulden and Blake Comeau at 9:18. 4, NY Islanders Goal - Kyle Okposo (14), from Dean McAmmond and Bruno Gervais at 19:23. |
| Third Period |
| - 5, Phoenix Goal - Shane Doan (24), from Matthew Lombardi and Mikkel Boedker at 19:41. Penalties - Tim Jackman, NY Islanders (hooking), 0:27; Sean Bergenheim, NY Islanders (tripping), 1:54; Viktor Tikhonov, Phoenix (hooking), 12:33; Jesse Joensuu, NY Islanders (high-sticking), 14:57. |
Shots on Goal:
Phoenix 14 + 11 + 17 = 42.
NY Islanders 8 + 13 + 5 = 26.
Power Play Conversion: Phoenix 0-7. NY Islanders 0-2.
Goaltenders: Phoenix, Josh Tordjman 3-26-.885. NY Islanders, Yann Danis 2-42-.952.
Referees: Paul Devorski, Brian Pochmara
Linesmen: Derek Amell, Mark Shewchyk
Power Play Conversion: Phoenix 0-7. NY Islanders 0-2.
Goaltenders: Phoenix, Josh Tordjman 3-26-.885. NY Islanders, Yann Danis 2-42-.952.
Referees: Paul Devorski, Brian Pochmara
Linesmen: Derek Amell, Mark Shewchyk
