Turkey Day: Pens blow a third period lead in Long Island
The Penguins sleep-walk through a game and lose it 3-2 to the New York Islanders.
| Final - 11.27.2009 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| New York Islanders | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
Stories
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| NY Islanders | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, NY Islanders Goal - Josh Bailey (7), from Mark Streit and Frederick Meyer Iv at 9:05. 2, Pittsburgh Goal - Evgeni Malkin (7), from Eric Godard and Ben Lovejoy at 17:22. Penalties - Deryk Engelland, Pittsburgh (Fighting (maj)), :13; Tim Jackman, NY Islanders (Fighting (maj)), :13; Andy Sutton, NY Islanders (Hooking), 2:55; Evgeni Malkin, Pittsburgh (Diving), 2:55; Brooks Orpik, Pittsburgh (Holding), 9:24; Jack Hillen, NY Islanders (Holding), 13:29. |
| Second Period |
| - 3, Pittsburgh Goal - Matt Cooke (5), from Jordan Staal and Sergei Gonchar at 7:12. Penalties - Craig Adams, Pittsburgh (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 3:22; Trent Hunter, NY Islanders (Hooking), 3:28; Jack Hillen, NY Islanders (Interference), 13:19; Andy Sutton, NY Islanders (Hi stick - double minor), 14:24. |
| Third Period |
| - 4, NY Islanders Goal - Sean Bergenheim (4), from Frans Nielsen and Trent Hunter at 1:24. 5, NY Islanders Goal - John Tavares (10), from Frederick Meyer Iv and Kyle Okposo at 13:48. Penalties - Nate Thompson, NY Islanders (Fighting (maj)), 2:10; Jordan Staal, Pittsburgh (Instigator), 2:10; Jordan Staal, Pittsburgh (Instigator - Misconduct), 2:10; Jordan Staal, Pittsburgh (Fighting (maj)), 2:10; Nate Thompson, NY Islanders (Boarding), 2:10; Bill Guerin, Pittsburgh (Too many men/ice - bench), 5:49. |
Shots on Goal:
Pittsburgh 7 + 9 + 5 = 21.
NY Islanders 9 + 10 + 18 = 37.
Power Play Conversion: Pittsburgh 0-5. NY Islanders 0-3.
Goaltenders: Pittsburgh, Brent Johnson 3-37-.919. NY Islanders, Dwayne Roloson 2-21-.905.
Referees: Bill McCreary, Kelly Sutherland
Linesmen: Steve Barton, David Brisebois
Power Play Conversion: Pittsburgh 0-5. NY Islanders 0-3.
Goaltenders: Pittsburgh, Brent Johnson 3-37-.919. NY Islanders, Dwayne Roloson 2-21-.905.
Referees: Bill McCreary, Kelly Sutherland
Linesmen: Steve Barton, David Brisebois
