Rangers Analysis: Is change in the air?
Rangers Analysis: Is change in the air?
| Final - 12.17.2009 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Rangers | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| New York Islanders | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Stories
Smurfs 5, Islanders 2: Goaltending, special teams, the end
The Islanders ran into a hot Henrik Lundqvist, who shut their powerplay down and eased the way for a Rangers 5-2 win.
Rangers Recap: Rangers snap losing streak, whip Isles 5-2
Rangers Recap: Rangers snap losing streak, whip Isles 5-2
Islanders Gameday: Let's play two, Battle of NY style
The Battle of New York continues at Nassau Coliseum, with John Tortorella at wit's end with how to motivate his team to show up.
Tale of two games: Islanders-Rangers post-game presser fun
After a 2-1 Islanders win over the Rangers at the Garden, John Tortorella was his typical angry self, while Scott Gordon had the look of a guy who just bought himself a little slack.
Rangers News: Morning (or Mourning?) Thoughts
Rangers News: Morning (or Mourning?) Thoughts
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 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| NY Islanders | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, NY Rangers Power-Play Goal - Ryan Callahan (8), from Marian Gaborik and Vaclav Prospal at 13:06. 2, NY Rangers Goal - Chris Drury (3), from Sean Avery and Michal Rozsival at 17:56. Penalties - Marc Staal, NY Rangers (Hi-sticking), 2:07; Bobby Sanguinetti, NY Rangers (Holding), 5:51; John Tavares, NY Islanders (Hi-sticking), 6:44; Mark Streit, NY Islanders (Holding), 12:41; Vinny Prospal, NY Rangers (Too many men/ice - bench), 14:03; Andy Sutton, NY Islanders (Tripping), 18:55. |
| Second Period |
| - 3, NY Rangers Power-Play Goal - Ryan Callahan (9), from Marian Gaborik and Michal Rozsival at :27. 4, NY Islanders Goal - Andrew Macdonald, from Mark Streit and Frans Nielsen at 9:31. Penalties - Donald Brashear, NY Rangers (Roughing), 3:03; Josh Bailey, NY Islanders (Too many men/ice - bench), 7:46; Christopher Higgins, NY Rangers (Tripping), 9:25; Marc Staal, NY Rangers (Slashing), 15:07; Blake Comeau, NY Islanders (Slashing), 15:07. |
| Third Period |
| - 5, NY Rangers Power-Play Goal - Marian Gaborik (24), from Vaclav Prospal and Ryan Callahan at 3:37. 6, NY Rangers Goal - Artem Anisimov (6), from Ryan Callahan and Daniel Girardi at 6:50. 7, NY Islanders Goal - Frans Nielsen (5), from Andy Sutton and Blake Comeau at 15:14. Penalties - Freddy Meyer, NY Islanders (Delaying Game-Puck over glass), 2:02; Brendan Witt, NY Islanders (Roughing), 3:12; Blake Comeau, NY Islanders (Roughing), 3:12; Frans Nielsen, NY Islanders (Roughing), 3:12; Michael Del Zotto, NY Rangers (Roughing), 3:12; Enver Lisin, NY Rangers (Hi stick - double minor), 9:41; Michal Rozsival, NY Rangers (Roughing), 3:12. |
Shots on Goal:
NY Rangers 4 + 12 + 6 = 22.
NY Islanders 14 + 14 + 9 = 37.
Power Play Conversion: NY Rangers 3-6. NY Islanders 0-7.
Goaltenders: NY Rangers, Henrik Lundqvist 2-37-.946. NY Islanders, Dwayne Roloson 5-22-.773.
Referees: Chris Ciamaga, Kelly Sutherland
Linesmen: Steve Barton, Brad Kovachik
Power Play Conversion: NY Rangers 3-6. NY Islanders 0-7.
Goaltenders: NY Rangers, Henrik Lundqvist 2-37-.946. NY Islanders, Dwayne Roloson 5-22-.773.
Referees: Chris Ciamaga, Kelly Sutherland
Linesmen: Steve Barton, Brad Kovachik
