Lafleur's Rookie Hat Trick Trifecta
Guy Lafleur's three hat tricks in 1972 were an NHL rookie record for nearly 20 years.
| Final - 2.9.2012 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal Canadiens | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| New York Islanders | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Stories
Islanders Bits: Kenny Jonsson is Next
The New York islanders dropped a tough one at home to the Canadiens but must focus on Saturday versus Los Angeles when they honor Kenny Jonsson.
Montreal 4 (EN), Islanders 2: Price Shuts Door, Even Scott Gomez Scores
The Montreal Canadiens outlasted the New York Isalnders' late surge, riding Scott Gomez's first goal in a year, Cary Price's saves and a Max Pacioretty hat trick to win on Long Island, 4-2.
Islanders vs Montreal Gameday: Battle for Positioning
The New York Islanders host the Montreal Canadiens in the first of three consecutive home games that will influence their positioning as the NHL trade deadline approaches.
Palushaj Recalled and Other Habs Links
With more injuries up front, the Montreal Canadiens have called again on their top scorer in the AHL.
GameThreads
Islanders Fans GameThread on Lighthouse Hockey
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Canadiens Fans GameThread on Eyes On The Prize
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| NY Islanders | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, Montreal Goal - Max Pacioretty (20), from Erik Cole at 1:23. Penalties - David Desharnais, Montreal (Tripping), 19:54. |
| Second Period |
| - 2, Montreal Goal - Max Pacioretty (21), from David Desharnais at 9:30. |
| Third Period |
| - 3, Montreal Power-Play Goal - Scott Gomez, from Raphael Diaz and Chris Campoli at 9:50. 4, NY Islanders Power-Play Goal - Matt Moulson (24), from John Tavares and P.A. Parenteau at 17:19. 5, NY Islanders Goal - Mark Streit (4), from Kyle Okposo at 18:07. 6, Montreal Empty Net Goal - Max Pacioretty (22), from Tomas Plekanec at 19:59. Penalties - John Tavares, NY Islanders (Interference), 8:43; Lars Eller, Montreal (Hi-sticking), 16:22. |
Shots on Goal:
Montreal 10 + 11 + 11 = 32.
NY Islanders 10 + 14 + 9 = 33.
Power Play Conversion: Montreal 1-1. NY Islanders 1-2.
Goaltenders: Montreal, Carey Price 2-33-.939. NY Islanders, Evgeni Nabokov 3-31-.903.
Referees: Frederick L'Ecuyer, Steve Kozari
Linesmen: Ryan Galloway, Tim Nowak
Power Play Conversion: Montreal 1-1. NY Islanders 1-2.
Goaltenders: Montreal, Carey Price 2-33-.939. NY Islanders, Evgeni Nabokov 3-31-.903.
Referees: Frederick L'Ecuyer, Steve Kozari
Linesmen: Ryan Galloway, Tim Nowak
