With the Postseason Getting Closer, We're Left to Wonder About Sidney Crosby
Sidney Crosby's return to the Penguins would undoubtedly increase the team's chances of going all the way in 2010-11.
| Final - 4.8.2011 | 1 | 2 | 3 | OT | SO | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| New York Islanders | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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Invasion Accomplished. Pens help improve Isles lottery odds by winning 4-3 (SO)
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Penguins 4*, Islanders 3 (*SO): 2 comebacks, 2 fights, 2 Comeau goals
The New York Islanders came back twice to force OT, but the Penguins took the extra point in the shootout after a 3-3 game in regulation.
Make Your LIG (Last Islanders Goal) Picks
For most of the season, we've been running First Islanders Goal (FIG) pools for each game. It's an old at-the-game tradition that transported to this place mostly thanks to JPinVA's efforts. As...
Islanders-Penguins Gameday: There might not be blood, actually
The New York Islanders and Pittsburgh Penguins meet for the first time since an epic blowout and fight fest in February that resulted in suspensions and injuries. With such different stakes on the line, will there be more blood?
Flash poll: Invasion day
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Before the Penguins Finale: A Primer of 2010-11 Islanders Grievances
Before the Islanders and Penguins meet for the first time since their Feb. 11 fightfest, a look back at some of the cheap shots the Isles have received this year, which just might explain why they had little patience for the Pens in February.
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | OT | 2OT | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| NY Islanders | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, Pittsburgh Goal - Michael Rupp (8), from Eric Godard and Craig Adams at 8:57. Penalties - Jordan Staal, Pittsburgh (Roughing), 2:30; Zenon Konopka, NY Islanders (Tripping), 5:24; Trevor Gillies, NY Islanders (Fighting (maj)), 8:59; Eric Godard, Pittsburgh (Fighting (maj)), 8:59; Trevor Gillies, NY Islanders (Misconduct (10 min)), 8:59; Eric Godard, Pittsburgh (Misconduct (10 min)), 8:59; Micheal Haley, NY Islanders (Clipping), 9:11; Arron Asham, Pittsburgh (Fighting (maj)), 11:57; Zenon Konopka, NY Islanders (Fighting (maj)), 11:57; Zenon Konopka, NY Islanders (Instigator), 11:57; Zenon Konopka, NY Islanders (Misconduct (10 min)), 11:57; Brooks Orpik, Pittsburgh (Cross checking), 14:49; Brooks Orpik, Pittsburgh (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 14:49. |
| Second Period |
| - 2, Pittsburgh Power-Play Goal - Zbynek Michalek (5), from Kris Letang and Tyler Kennedy at 11:11. 3, NY Islanders Goal - Blake Comeau (23), from Matt Moulson and Jesse Joensuu at 15:18. Penalties - Blake Comeau, NY Islanders (Tripping), :23; Radek Martinek, NY Islanders (Hooking), 9:28; Arron Asham, Pittsburgh (Too many men/ice - bench), 16:58. |
| Third Period |
| - 4, NY Islanders Power-Play Goal - Blake Comeau (24), from Michael Grabner and Travis Hamonic at 8:14. 5, Pittsburgh Goal - Mark Letestu (13), from Michael Rupp and Arron Asham at 12:21. 6, NY Islanders Goal - Travis Hamonic (4), from Kyle Okposo at 19:25. Penalties - Paul Martin, Pittsburgh (Hi-sticking), 6:38; Michael Rupp, Pittsburgh (Hi-sticking), 15:24; P.A. Parenteau, NY Islanders (Hi-sticking), 15:27; Maxime Talbot, Pittsburgh (Holding), 17:14. |
| Overtime |
| - No scoring. |
| Shootout |
| : scores () : scores () : scores () : scores () : scores () : scores () |
Shots on Goal:
Pittsburgh 15 + 12 + 10 + 1 = 38.
NY Islanders 10 + 12 + 13 + 3 = 38.
Power Play Conversion: Pittsburgh 1-5. NY Islanders 1-7.
Goaltenders: Pittsburgh, Marc-Andre Fleury 3-38-.921. NY Islanders, Al Montoya 3-38-.921.
Referees: Francois StLaurent, Eric Furlatt
Linesmen: Michel Cormier, Tony Sericolo
Power Play Conversion: Pittsburgh 1-5. NY Islanders 1-7.
Goaltenders: Pittsburgh, Marc-Andre Fleury 3-38-.921. NY Islanders, Al Montoya 3-38-.921.
Referees: Francois StLaurent, Eric Furlatt
Linesmen: Michel Cormier, Tony Sericolo
