What We Learned: Many lessons from an Islanders win
The Islanders' odd 2-4-5 record makes their potential hard to pin down. A win over the Gaborik-less Rangers gave a few more clues.
| Final - 10.28.2009 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Rangers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| New York Islanders | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Stories
Rangers News: Gaborik Update
Gaborik Update
Rangers Analysis: A good ol' rant
A good ol' Rant
Islanders 3, Rangers 1: That rather rocked.
The Islanders got their first regulation win of the season by beating the hated rival Rangers 3-1 on the strength of goals from Matt Moulson, Kyle Okposo and John Tavares.
Rangers Outplayed by Islanders in 3-1 Loss
The Rangers were outplayed by the Islanders Wednesday night on Long Island in a disappointing effort overall by the Blueshirts.
Rangers News: Gaborik out tonight
Rangers News: Gaborik out tonight
Islanders-Rangers Gameday: It. Is. On.
How will the first Islanders-Rangers match of the year look if superstar Marian Gaborik is out of the lineup? And how will the Isles defense align without having him to worry about?
Rangers News: Morning Stuff
Rangers News: Morning Stuff
Islanders Links: Battle of New York, episode 1 edition
The latest Islanders and league news on the day of the first Islanders-Rangers game of 2009-10.
Blueshirt Banter Radio at 8 PM!
Blueshirt Banter Radio at 8 PM with Adam Proteau of The Hockey News
Blueshirt Banter Radio, The Banter World Tour, Bill Chadwick
Blueshirt Banter Radio, The Banter World Tour, Bill Chadwick
Battle of New York 1st Glimpse: Looking back a year
Before the first Battle of New York 2009-10, a brief look back at where the Rangers and Islanders have gone since last year's opening meeting.
GameThreads
Islanders Fans GameThread on Lighthouse Hockey
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Rangers Fans GameThread on Blueshirt Banter
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY Rangers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| NY Islanders | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, NY Islanders Goal - Matt Moulson (6), from Jack Hillen Iii at :55. 2, NY Rangers Goal - Pierre Parenteau, unassisted at 8:30. Penalties - Brandon Dubinsky, NY Rangers (Tripping), 13:54; Sean Bergenheim, NY Islanders (Interference), 19:17; Aaron Voros, NY Rangers (Too many men/ice - bench), 19:17. |
| Second Period |
| - 3, NY Islanders Power-Play Goal - Kyle Okposo (2), from Jack Hillen Iii and Doug Weight at 18:14. Penalties - Tim Jackman, NY Islanders (Roughing), 3:15; Brian Boyle, NY Rangers (Roughing), 3:15; Sean Avery, NY Rangers (Hooking), 16:54; Nate Thompson, NY Islanders (Tripping), 9:37. |
| Third Period |
| - 4, NY Islanders Goal - John Tavares (4), from Jeff Tambellini at 14:54. Penalties - Tim Jackman, NY Islanders (Tripping), :14; Radek Martinek, NY Islanders (Interference), 15:38. |
Shots on Goal:
NY Rangers 8 + 12 + 15 = 35.
NY Islanders 13 + 12 + 7 = 32.
Power Play Conversion: NY Rangers 0-3. NY Islanders 1-2.
Goaltenders: NY Rangers, Henrik Lundqvist 3-32-.906. NY Islanders, Dwayne Roloson 1-35-.971.
Referees: Greg Kimmerly, Dan Marouelli
Linesmen: Greg Devorski, Jean Morin
Power Play Conversion: NY Rangers 0-3. NY Islanders 1-2.
Goaltenders: NY Rangers, Henrik Lundqvist 3-32-.906. NY Islanders, Dwayne Roloson 1-35-.971.
Referees: Greg Kimmerly, Dan Marouelli
Linesmen: Greg Devorski, Jean Morin
