Blackhawks vs. Islanders Gameday: A Return Match Already?
The New York Islanders host the Chicago Blackhawks, with whom they kept pace before losing 5-4 in a shootout six days ago.
| Final - 12.2.2011 | 1 | 2 | 3 | OT | SO | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Islanders | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Chicago Blackhawks | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
Stories
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | OT | 2OT | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY Islanders | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Chicago | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, NY Islanders Power-Play Goal - Kyle Okposo (3), from Travis Hamonic and Milan Jurcina at 4:07. 2, Chicago Goal - Andrew Brunette (6), from Sean O'Donnell and Daniel Carcillo at 10:27. 3, NY Islanders Goal - Matt Moulson (9), from P.A. Parenteau and John Tavares at 14:27. Penalties - Andrew Brunette, Chicago (Too many men/ice - bench), 2:28; Steve Staios, NY Islanders (Slashing), 5:23. |
| Second Period |
| - 4, Chicago Goal - Ben Smith, from Patrick Kane and Michael Frolik at 6:41. 5, Chicago Short-Handed Goal - Jonathan Toews (14), from Brent Seabrook and Duncan Keith at 18:41. Penalties - Viktor Stalberg, Chicago (Tripping), 3:43; Dylan Reese, NY Islanders (Cross checking), 13:11; Steve Staios, NY Islanders (Tripping), 16:27; Steve Montador, Chicago (Hi stick - double minor), 16:52. |
| Third Period |
| - 6, NY Islanders Power-Play Goal - P.A. Parenteau (4), from Matt Moulson and John Tavares at :46. 7, Chicago Power-Play Goal - Patrick Sharp (12), from Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews at 5:08. 8, NY Islanders Goal - Nino Niederreiter, from Matt Martin and Marty Reasoner at 8:55. Penalties - Milan Jurcina, NY Islanders (Hooking), 4:11; Jonathan Toews, Chicago (Tripping), 5:58. |
| Overtime |
| - No scoring. |
| Shootout |
| : scores () : scores () : scores () : scores () : scores () |
Shots on Goal:
NY Islanders 13 + 2 + 23 + 3 = 41.
Chicago 14 + 15 + 7 + 0 = 36.
Power Play Conversion: NY Islanders 2-5. Chicago 1-4.
Goaltenders: NY Islanders, Al Montoya 4-36-.889. Chicago, Corey Crawford 4-41-.902.
Referees: Tim Peel, Francois StLaurent
Linesmen: Andy McElman, Jean Morin
Power Play Conversion: NY Islanders 2-5. Chicago 1-4.
Goaltenders: NY Islanders, Al Montoya 4-36-.889. Chicago, Corey Crawford 4-41-.902.
Referees: Tim Peel, Francois StLaurent
Linesmen: Andy McElman, Jean Morin
