Third Period Surge Lifts Canes over Islanders
New York Islanders at Carolina Hurricanes recap
| Final - 3.20.2009 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Islanders | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Carolina Hurricanes | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
Stories
Playoff-chasing Hurricanes storm back vs. Islanders
The Islanders came back from two goals down to take the lead on the Hurricanes, but playoff-chasing Carolina took it back in the third and stole two points with a 5-4 win.
Islanders Gameday: Looking to ruin the Canes' run
The Islanders return from a long layoff to try to end the Carolina Hurricanes' six-game home winning streak. Carolina hangs on to a playoff spot by one point.
Beware The Trap Game: Isles Come To RBC
The Carolina Hurricanes face the New York Islanders at the RBC Center.
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY Islanders | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Carolina | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, Carolina Goal - Matt Cullen (21), from Ray Whitney and Joe Corvo at 0:44. 2, Carolina Goal - Chad LaRose (15), from Matt Cullen and Ray Whitney at 18:52. |
| Second Period |
| - 3, NY Islanders Goal - Frans Nielsen (6), from Kyle Okposo and Brendan Witt at 2:30. 4, NY Islanders Goal - Richard Park (12), from Tim Jackman and Dean McAmmond at 5:54. 5, NY Islanders Goal - Bruno Gervais (2), from Andy Hilbert and Tim Jackman at 14:51. 6, NY Islanders Power-Play Goal - Kyle Okposo (17), from Mark Streit and Frans Nielsen at 18:57. 7, Carolina Goal - Tuomo Ruutu (22), from Erik Cole at 19:06. Penalties - Joni Pitkanen, Carolina (delay of game), 17:46. |
| Third Period |
| - 8, Carolina Power-Play Goal - Matt Cullen (22), from Rod Brind'Amour and Joe Corvo at 13:22. 9, Carolina Goal - Chad LaRose (16), from Ray Whitney and Joe Corvo at 15:39. Penalties - Bruno Gervais, NY Islanders (delay of game), 5:58; Blake Comeau, NY Islanders (hooking), 12:33; Mike Iggulden, NY Islanders (cross checking), 17:23; Dean McAmmond, NY Islanders (unsportsmanlike conduct), 18:00. |
Shots on Goal:
NY Islanders 10 + 16 + 6 = 32.
Carolina 15 + 8 + 14 = 37.
Power Play Conversion: NY Islanders 1-1. Carolina 1-4.
Goaltenders: NY Islanders, Peter Mannino 5-37-.865. Carolina, Cam Ward 4-32-.875.
Referees: Dan Marouelli, Dean Morton
Linesmen: Steve Miller, Jonny Murray
Power Play Conversion: NY Islanders 1-1. Carolina 1-4.
Goaltenders: NY Islanders, Peter Mannino 5-37-.865. Carolina, Cam Ward 4-32-.875.
Referees: Dan Marouelli, Dean Morton
Linesmen: Steve Miller, Jonny Murray
