Islanders At Ducks Preview: Isles Look to Win Fourth Straight
A preview of the Islanders game with the Anaheim Ducks. The Isles look to win their fourth consecutive game.
| Final - 1.3.2012 | 1 | 2 | 3 | OT | SO | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Islanders | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Carolina Hurricanes | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | OT | 2OT | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY Islanders | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Carolina | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, NY Islanders Power-Play Goal - Matt Moulson (18), from John Tavares and Frans Nielsen at 3:40. 2, Carolina Goal - Anthony Stewart (6), from Jay Harrison and Andreas Nodl at 4:11. Penalties - Bryan Allen, Carolina (Holding), 2:31; Marty Reasoner, NY Islanders (Hooking), 16:57. |
| Second Period |
| - 3, Carolina Goal - Brandon Sutter (9), from Drayson Bowman at 3:13. |
| Third Period |
| - 4, NY Islanders Power-Play Goal - Frans Nielsen (6), from Mark Streit and John Tavares at 4:50. 5, Carolina Goal - Chad LaRose (10), from Brandon Sutter at 15:46. 6, NY Islanders Goal - Kyle Okposo (7), from John Tavares and Travis Hamonic at 18:30. Penalties - Tuomo Ruutu, Carolina (Hi-sticking), 4:35. |
| Overtime |
| - No scoring. |
| Shootout |
| : scores () : scores () : scores () : scores () : scores () : scores () |
Shots on Goal:
NY Islanders 13 + 6 + 11 + 6 = 36.
Carolina 17 + 10 + 10 + 3 = 40.
Power Play Conversion: NY Islanders 2-2. Carolina 0-1.
Goaltenders: NY Islanders, Evgeni Nabokov 3-40-.925. Carolina, Cam Ward 3-36-.917.
Referees: Rob Martell, Dennis LaRue
Linesmen: Derek Amell, Pierre Champoux
Power Play Conversion: NY Islanders 2-2. Carolina 0-1.
Goaltenders: NY Islanders, Evgeni Nabokov 3-40-.925. Carolina, Cam Ward 3-36-.917.
Referees: Rob Martell, Dennis LaRue
Linesmen: Derek Amell, Pierre Champoux
