Islanders 3, Bruins 2: When Two Lines Score, and Goaltending
The New York Islanders got another goal from Josh Bailey, game-saving goaltending from Evgeni Nabokov and the usual from John Tavares and Matt Moulson to beat the Boston Bruins 3-2.
| Final - 3.3.2012 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Islanders | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Boston Bruins | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY Islanders | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Boston | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, Boston Power-Play Goal - Milan Lucic (22), from Brian Rolston and Joe Corvo at 15:10. 2, NY Islanders Goal - Josh Bailey (10), from Frans Nielsen and David Ullstrom at 17:36. Penalties - Jordan Caron, Boston (Slashing), 4:39; P.A. Parenteau, NY Islanders (Slashing), 5:10; Shawn Thornton, Boston (Roughing), 12:20; Josh Bailey, NY Islanders (Slashing), 13:43. |
| Second Period |
| - 3, NY Islanders Power-Play Goal - Matt Moulson (28), from Frans Nielsen and John Tavares at 15:35. Penalties - Kyle Okposo, NY Islanders (Holding), 10:33; Adam McQuaid, Boston (Tripping), 15:07. |
| Third Period |
| - 4, Boston Goal - Tyler Seguin (22), from Zdeno Chara and David Krejci at 7:29. 5, NY Islanders Goal - John Tavares (26), from Matt Moulson and Andrew MacDonald at 15:21. Penalties - Milan Jurcina, NY Islanders (Slashing), 1:43; Steve Staios, NY Islanders (Tripping), 9:01. |
Shots on Goal:
NY Islanders 10 + 7 + 8 = 25.
Boston 12 + 15 + 7 = 34.
Power Play Conversion: NY Islanders 1-3. Boston 1-5.
Goaltenders: NY Islanders, Evgeni Nabokov 2-34-.941. Boston, Tuukka Rask 1-12-.917; Tim Thomas 2-13-.846.
Referees: Jean Hebert, Marc Joannette
Linesmen: Brad Kovachik, Derek Nansen
Power Play Conversion: NY Islanders 1-3. Boston 1-5.
Goaltenders: NY Islanders, Evgeni Nabokov 2-34-.941. Boston, Tuukka Rask 1-12-.917; Tim Thomas 2-13-.846.
Referees: Jean Hebert, Marc Joannette
Linesmen: Brad Kovachik, Derek Nansen
