NHL Trade Deadline Heats Up, Islanders Power Ranking Cools Down
The New York Islanders near the NHL trade deadline with their standing and stock taking a dip, their reasons for selling all the more evident.
| Final - 2.21.2012 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Islanders | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Buffalo Sabres | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Stories
Buffalo Sabres v. New York Islanders - By the Numbers
Scoring Chances from the Sabres 2-1 victory over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.
Bits: Islanders Return Ty Wishart to Bridgeport, Wallace Waived; Atlantic Life Daunting
The New York Islanders placed Tim Wallace on waivers and demoted Ty Wishart to AHL Bridgeport.
Islanders vs. Sabres Recap: Sabres Keep Slim Playoff Hopes Alive With Win
The Buffalo Sabres keep their slim playoff chances alive with a 2-1 victory over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.
Sabres 2, Islanders 1: When Flawed Teams Meet
The New York Islanders dropped a sleepy, defensively sloppy 2-1 game to the Buffalo Sabres.
Chatty Tuesday: Islanders Notes, Rumors, Injury Updates
With the NHL trade deadline near, the New York Islanders have plenty of roster decisions and injury returns to ponder for the team's final quarter.
Islanders vs. Sabres Gameday: Rebound (again?) or Unload?
The New York Islanders visit the Buffalo Sabres, separated by one point in the Eastern Conference's tight bubble.
GameThreads
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY Islanders | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Buffalo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, Buffalo Goal - Tyler Myers (6), from Derek Roy and Jason Pominville at 1:21. Penalties - Jason Pominville, Buffalo (Hi-sticking), 12:53; Patrick Kaleta, Buffalo (Hi-sticking), 20:00; P.A. Parenteau, NY Islanders (Hi-sticking), 20:00. |
| Second Period |
| - 2, Buffalo Goal - Thomas Vanek (22), from Derek Roy and Jason Pominville at 3:41. Penalties - Matt Martin, NY Islanders (Fighting (maj)), 17:14; Mike Weber, Buffalo (Fighting (maj)), 17:14; Mark Eaton, NY Islanders (Tripping), 17:51. |
| Third Period |
| - 3, NY Islanders Goal - Frans Nielsen (13), from P.A. Parenteau and Kevin Poulin at 14:52. |
Shots on Goal:
NY Islanders 14 + 6 + 11 = 31.
Buffalo 13 + 15 + 9 = 37.
Power Play Conversion: NY Islanders 0-1. Buffalo 0-1.
Goaltenders: NY Islanders, Kevin Poulin 2-37-.946. Buffalo, Ryan Miller 1-31-.968.
Referees: Greg Kimmerly, Marc Joannette
Linesmen: Pierre Champoux, Greg Devorski
Power Play Conversion: NY Islanders 0-1. Buffalo 0-1.
Goaltenders: NY Islanders, Kevin Poulin 2-37-.946. Buffalo, Ryan Miller 1-31-.968.
Referees: Greg Kimmerly, Marc Joannette
Linesmen: Pierre Champoux, Greg Devorski
