Islanders Bits: Plenty WJC, NCAA, NHL Hockey All Weekend
The New York Islanders honor Ken Morrow Saturday afternoon, part of a busy New Year's weekend of hockey in the NHL, NCAA and IIHF U20 world championship.
| Final - 12.29.2011 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary Flames | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| New York Islanders | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Stories
Video: Islanders-Flames Post-Game Highlights
Calgary Flames coach Brent Sutter and New York Islanders coach Jack Capuano comment on the Islanders' 3-1 victory over the Flames.
Islanders 3 (EN), Flames 1: Tavares Shines in Strong Team Effort
John Tavares shined with a goal and an assist and Evgeni Nabokov made 29 saves as the Islanders broke a losing streak and beat the Calgary Flames 3-1 at home.
Islanders Bits: Gandering Elsewhere
The New York Islanders enter the end of the year mired in last place, with fans losing patience with the rebuild. Should they be?
Islanders vs. Flames Gameday: Return of Blake Comeau
The New York Islanders host the Calgary Flames, who bring along former Islander Blake Comeau.
GameThreads
Islanders Fans GameThread on Lighthouse Hockey
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Flames Fans GameThread on Matchsticks and Gasoline
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| NY Islanders | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, Calgary Goal - Tim Jackman, from Tom Kostopoulos and Brendan Morrison at 1:11. Penalties - Cory Sarich, Calgary (Tripping), 8:57; Chris Butler, Calgary (Roughing), 19:35; Matt Moulson, NY Islanders (Roughing), 19:35; Matt Moulson, NY Islanders (Roughing), 19:35. |
| Second Period |
| - 2, NY Islanders Goal - Andrew MacDonald (3), from P.A. Parenteau and John Tavares at 3:04. |
| Third Period |
| - 3, NY Islanders Goal - John Tavares (12), from Kyle Okposo and Travis Hamonic at 3:20. 4, NY Islanders Empty Net Goal - Brian Rolston (4), from P.A. Parenteau and Frans Nielsen at 19:17. Penalties - Michael Grabner, NY Islanders (Hi-sticking), 12:52. |
Shots on Goal:
Calgary 9 + 9 + 12 = 30.
NY Islanders 8 + 14 + 12 = 34.
Power Play Conversion: Calgary 0-2. NY Islanders 0-1.
Goaltenders: Calgary, Miikka Kiprusoff 2-33-.939. NY Islanders, Evgeni Nabokov 1-30-.967.
Referees: Wes McCauley, Kyle Rehman
Linesmen: Steve Barton, Pierre Champoux
Power Play Conversion: Calgary 0-2. NY Islanders 0-1.
Goaltenders: Calgary, Miikka Kiprusoff 2-33-.939. NY Islanders, Evgeni Nabokov 1-30-.967.
Referees: Wes McCauley, Kyle Rehman
Linesmen: Steve Barton, Pierre Champoux
