Islanders 4*, Predators 3 (*SO): Streit saves the day, Martin debuts with 2 assists
A late Mark Streit equalizer and an outstanding NHL debut for Matt Martin helped the Islanders get to the shootout, where they prevailed 4-3.
| Final - 2.9.2010 | 1 | 2 | 3 | OT | SO | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville Predators | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| New York Islanders | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
Stories
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | OT | 2OT | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| NY Islanders | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - No scoring. Penalties - Matt Martin, NY Islanders (Interference), 10:03; Dan Hamhuis, Nashville (Interference), 16:02; Sean Bergenheim, NY Islanders (Slashing), 19:47; Jordin Tootoo, Nashville (Diving), 19:47. |
| Second Period |
| - 1, NY Islanders Goal - Frederick Meyer Iv (2), from Rob Schremp and Mark Streit at 5:10. 2, Nashville Goal - Cal O'reilly, unassisted at 10:35. 3, Nashville Goal - Joel Ward (12), from Jerred Smithson and Dan Hamhuis at 13:51. 4, NY Islanders Power-Play Goal - Bruno Gervais (2), from Matthew Martin and Rob Schremp at 19:03. Penalties - Frans Nielsen, NY Islanders (Hooking), 8:10; Jerred Smithson, Nashville (Interference), 17:21; Shea Weber, Nashville (Cross checking), 17:41. |
| Third Period |
| - 5, Nashville Power-Play Goal - Steve Sullivan (12), from Martin Erat and Jason Arnott at 4:12. 6, NY Islanders Power-Play Goal - Mark Streit (8), from Matthew Martin and Kyle Okposo at 19:48. Penalties - Blake Comeau, NY Islanders (Cross checking), 1:51; Sean Bergenheim, NY Islanders (Hi-sticking), 3:34; Ryan Suter, Nashville (Interference), 5:22; Jesse Joensuu, NY Islanders (Too many men/ice - bench), 8:31; J.P. Dumont, Nashville (Hi-sticking), 15:44; Martin Erat, Nashville (Boarding), 19:14. |
| Overtime |
| - No scoring. |
| Shootout |
| : scores () : scores () : scores () : scores () : scores () : scores () : scores () : scores () |
Shots on Goal:
Nashville 9 + 12 + 5 + 1 = 27.
NY Islanders 3 + 17 + 9 + 3 = 32.
Power Play Conversion: Nashville 1-5. NY Islanders 2-6.
Goaltenders: Nashville, Pekka Rinne 3-32-.906. NY Islanders, Martin Biron 3-27-.889.
Referees: Frederick L`Ecuyer, Marc Joannette
Linesmen: Ryan Galloway, Brad Lazarowich
Power Play Conversion: Nashville 1-5. NY Islanders 2-6.
Goaltenders: Nashville, Pekka Rinne 3-32-.906. NY Islanders, Martin Biron 3-27-.889.
Referees: Frederick L`Ecuyer, Marc Joannette
Linesmen: Ryan Galloway, Brad Lazarowich
