In Which Garth Snow Chirps Cornell Alum Gary Bettman; Doug Weight Talks Transition
GM Garth Snow was on Gary Bettmans radio hour to talk New York Islanders -- and engage in a little college hockey chirping.
| Final - 1.31.2012 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Islanders | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| Carolina Hurricanes | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Stories
Islanders Bits: Kevin Poulin Returned to Bridgeport
The New York Islanders began the second half of the season well, with John Tavares' four points leading them to a 5-2 win over the Hurricanes.
Carolina Can't Stop Tavares: Islanders 5, Hurricanes 2
Carolina Can't Stop Tavares: Islanders 5, Hurricanes 2 - recap
Islanders 5 (2 ENG), Hurricanes 2: Tavares with 4 Points, Poulin 21 Saves
John Tavares scored four points and Kevin Poulin notched his first victory of the season as the New York Islanders defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 5-2 in Raleigh.
Back to Work: Islanders at Hurricanes, Game Day Preview
Back to Work: Islanders at Hurricanes, Game Day Preview
Islanders vs. Hurricanes Gameday: Down the Stretch They Come
The New York Islanders resume action after the All-Star Game by facing the Carolina Hurricanes, with whom they are tied at the bottom of the Eastern Conference.
Commence Roster-Gazing: Islanders Recall Rhett Rakhshani, Kevin Poulin
The New York Islanders recalled forward Rhett Rakhshani and goalie Kevin Poulin from the Bridgeport Sound Tigers.
Tim Gleason Signs Four-Year, $16 Million Extension With Carolina Hurricanes
The Carolina Hurricanes locked up gritty defenseman Tim Gleason for the foreseeable future Monday, signing the alternate captain to a four-year extension worth a combined $16 million.
Hurricanes Recall Riley Nash From Charlotte
The Carolina Hurricanes have recalled center Riley Nash from Charlotte of the AHL.
GameThreads
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY Islanders | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| Carolina | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, NY Islanders Power-Play Goal - P.A. Parenteau (11), from John Tavares and Mark Streit at 5:49. Penalties - Jay Harrison, Carolina (Delaying Game-Puck over glass), 5:14; Jay Harrison, Carolina (Tripping), 17:26. |
| Second Period |
| - 2, NY Islanders Power-Play Goal - Matt Moulson (23), from Mark Streit and P.A. Parenteau at 16:19. Penalties - Jeff Skinner, Carolina (Slashing), 8:52; Riley Nash, Carolina (Hooking), 15:33. |
| Third Period |
| - 3, Carolina Goal - Brandon Sutter (11), from Tim Gleason at 3:15. 4, Carolina Power-Play Goal - Tim Brent (7), from Jeff Skinner and Eric Staal at 6:55. 5, NY Islanders Goal - John Tavares (21), from Matt Moulson and Steve Staios at 7:36. 6, NY Islanders Empty Net Goal - Kyle Okposo (12), from John Tavares and Andrew MacDonald at 18:37. 7, NY Islanders Empty Net Goal - John Tavares (22), from Kyle Okposo and Matt Moulson at 19:37. Penalties - P.A. Parenteau, NY Islanders (Slashing), 5:30; Mark Streit, NY Islanders (Hooking), 10:05. |
Shots on Goal:
NY Islanders 8 + 10 + 8 = 26.
Carolina 8 + 5 + 10 = 23.
Power Play Conversion: NY Islanders 2-4. Carolina 1-2.
Goaltenders: NY Islanders, Kevin Poulin 2-23-.913. Carolina, Cam Ward 3-24-.875.
Referees: Mike Hasenfratz, Brad Meier
Linesmen: Michel Cormier, Darren Gibbs
Power Play Conversion: NY Islanders 2-4. Carolina 1-2.
Goaltenders: NY Islanders, Kevin Poulin 2-23-.913. Carolina, Cam Ward 3-24-.875.
Referees: Mike Hasenfratz, Brad Meier
Linesmen: Michel Cormier, Darren Gibbs
