Bits: Current New York Islanders Shootout Career Records
The New York Islanders are 1-2 in the shootout this year and lack any certain finishers beyond Frans Nielsen.
| Final - 12.17.2011 | 1 | 2 | 3 | OT | SO | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Islanders | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Minnesota Wild | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Stories
Islanders 2*, Wild 1 (*SO): Nielsen Backhand of Judgment Seals It
The New York Islanders squeaked out a shootout win over the Minnesota Wild with a Frans Nielsen backhand after Andrew MacDonald's goal was equalized by Cal Clutterbuck.
Minnesota Wild vs. New York Islanders: Game Recap
Minnesota Wild 1-2 (so) New York Islanders: Tough break for the Wild, but they were just too depleted to win
Let's Meet: Jarod Palmer
A look at the newest member of the Minnesota Wild.
Islanders vs. Wild Gameday: First Versus Not Quite Such
The New York Islanders get a healthy Nino Niederreiter and Andrew MacDonald back as they visit the first-place Minnesota Wild without MIkko Koivu.
Wilderness Walk for 12-17-2011: Game Day Edition
Daily links and news.
Recap - Stars (on 45) 3, Islanders 2: Can Games Be Only Forty Minutes?
Well, that was undistinguished. The Islanders started very poorly and found themselves in a 1-0 hole when Loui Eriksson was left all by his lonesome in front of young Kevin Poulin. Then they...
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | OT | 2OT | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY Islanders | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Minnesota | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - No scoring. |
| Second Period |
| - 1, NY Islanders Goal - Andrew MacDonald (2), from John Tavares and Matt Moulson at 11:13. Penalties - Jarod Palmer, Minnesota (Too many men/ice - bench), 4:42; Warren Peters, Minnesota (Boarding), 9:07; Kyle Okposo, NY Islanders (Hooking), 15:16. |
| Third Period |
| - 2, Minnesota Goal - Cal Clutterbuck (9), from Matt Cullen and Dany Heatley at 8:22. |
| Overtime |
| - No scoring. |
| Shootout |
| : scores () : scores () : scores () : scores () : scores () |
Shots on Goal:
NY Islanders 9 + 15 + 10 + 2 = 36.
Minnesota 5 + 4 + 9 + 3 = 21.
Power Play Conversion: NY Islanders 0-2. Minnesota 0-1.
Goaltenders: NY Islanders, Al Montoya 1-21-.952. Minnesota, Niklas Backstrom 1-36-.972.
Referees: Brian Pochmara, Brad Watson
Linesmen: Andy McElman, Shane Heyer
Power Play Conversion: NY Islanders 0-2. Minnesota 0-1.
Goaltenders: NY Islanders, Al Montoya 1-21-.952. Minnesota, Niklas Backstrom 1-36-.972.
Referees: Brian Pochmara, Brad Watson
Linesmen: Andy McElman, Shane Heyer
