The Islanders' Three Goalie Monte
The New York Islanders have a pair of pending unrestricted free agent goalies in hand, and the chance to move one via trade. What will they do?
| Final - 2.4.2012 | 1 | 2 | 3 | OT | SO | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Sabres | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| New York Islanders | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Stories
Islanders Bits - Giant Weekend: Hamonic, Kabanov Hurt; Aaron Ness Recalled
The New York Islanders will face a tough couple of weeks without Travis Hamonic, injured with a broken nose in the shootout loss to the Sabres.
Sabres vs. Islanders Recap: Ryan Miller Breaks Hasek's Franchise Record
The Buffalo Sabres extend their point streak to four games with a 4-3 shootout victory over the New York Islanders on Saturday night.
Sabres 4*, Islanders 3 (*SO): Frans is not enough
The Islanders lost a very winnable game, allowing the Sabres to come back from a 3-1 deficit and losing in the shootout.
Islanders vs. Sabres Gameday: The Push for Pertinence
The New York Islanders try to extend a 6-3-1 run and climb their way out of the East's basement section.
Sabres vs. Islanders Preview: Sabres Looking To Ride Point Streak On Island
The Buffalo Sabres are looking to extend their three game point streak as they face off against the New York Islanders on Saturday night.
GameThreads
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | OT | 2OT | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| NY Islanders | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, NY Islanders Goal - Frans Nielsen (8), from Michael Grabner at 1:39. 2, Buffalo Goal - Nathan Gerbe (5), from Drew Stafford at 5:32. 3, NY Islanders Goal - Josh Bailey (6), from Frans Nielsen at 16:00. 4, NY Islanders Goal - Frans Nielsen (9), from Kyle Okposo and Mark Streit at 17:17. Penalties - Brad Boyes, Buffalo (Hi-sticking), 12:04; Nino Niederreiter, NY Islanders (Hi-sticking), 14:00. |
| Second Period |
| - 5, Buffalo Goal - Derek Roy (10), from Ville Leino and Jason Pominville at 18:41. Penalties - Matt Martin, NY Islanders (Fighting (maj)), :09; Patrick Kaleta, Buffalo (Fighting (maj)), :09. |
| Third Period |
| - 6, Buffalo Goal - Paul Gaustad (6), from Tyler Myers and Brad Boyes at 11:46. |
| Overtime |
| - No scoring. |
| Shootout |
| : scores () : scores () : scores () : scores () |
Shots on Goal:
Buffalo 17 + 9 + 10 + 1 = 37.
NY Islanders 9 + 9 + 11 + 9 = 38.
Power Play Conversion: Buffalo 0-1. NY Islanders 0-2.
Goaltenders: Buffalo, Ryan Miller 3-38-.921. NY Islanders, Al Montoya 3-37-.919.
Referees: Francois StLaurent, Mike Hasenfratz
Linesmen: Brian Murphy, Darren Gibbs
Power Play Conversion: Buffalo 0-1. NY Islanders 0-2.
Goaltenders: Buffalo, Ryan Miller 3-38-.921. NY Islanders, Al Montoya 3-37-.919.
Referees: Francois StLaurent, Mike Hasenfratz
Linesmen: Brian Murphy, Darren Gibbs
