Ashes Sifting: Joensuu up, Koskinen and Martin remain; Poulin done for the season
With yet another goaltending injury, the Islanders are looking for help, and have also recalled Jesse Joensuu to replace the injured Jeremy Colliton.
| Final - 2.8.2011 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| New York Islanders | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Stories
Maple Leafs 5 v. Islanders 3: Disaster Averted
The Toronto Maple Leafs used a three goal third period to pull out a 5-4 win over the New York Islanders.
Leafs 5, Islanders 3: Poulin hurt in warmups, forcing Koskinen's NHL debut
Hot Islanders goaltending prospect Kevin Poulin was hurt in warmups, Joel Martin was called up mid-game, and Mikko Koskinen stepped in cold for a 5-3 loss.
Leafs at Islanders: Young Goaltenders
Our preview for the Toronto Maple Leafs' visit to the Nassau Coliseum.
Islanders Bits and NHL Power Rankings: Ottawa and New Jersey swap slots
The New York Islanders remain in 28th in the weekly power rankings, though New Jersey and Ottawa trade spots on either side of them.
Islanders Gameday: Rob Schremp Winger would do you good
The New York Islanders host the Toronto Maple Leafs, who are playing on consecutive nights. Rob Shremp's embrace of a shift to wing could open up opportunities for both him and Josh Bailey.
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How Josh Bailey has improved this year: A statistical look at his defensive performance.
How Frans Nielsen is *still* underrated, and Josh Bailey's defensive performance has improved this year despite light offensive numbers.
GameThreads
Islanders Fans GameThread on Lighthouse Hockey
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Maple Leafs Fans GameThread on Pension Plan Puppets
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| NY Islanders | 3 |
| Toronto | 5 |
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