| Final - 1.16.2012 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville Predators | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| New York Islanders | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
The red-hot Predators continued their winning ways as three different goal scorers led the way offensively, and Pekka Rinne made 36 saves in a 3-1 Monday matinee victory over the Islanders.
The Predators beat the Islanders 3-1 in Long Island on a Monday afternoon.
The New York Islanders gave up an early 3-0 lead at home to the Nashville Predators, and Pekka Rinne made sure they could never come back.
Second verse... same as the first!
After reading this morning's hockey notes, make sure to head down to Bridgestone Arena, where the Predators are hosting a special Open Skate session from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Having come through a strong recent stretch on home ice, the Preds need to take their act on the road against unfamiliar opponents today and tomorrow. Will they roll the lines and trust to a strong team effort, or rely on the stars to take on the heavy lifting and protect the role players?
The New York Islanders host the Nashville Predators for a Martin Luther King Jr. Day matinee, after getting their second half off to the right foot with a win over the Buffalo Sabres.
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| NY Islanders | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, Nashville Goal - Sergei Kostitsyn (11), from Ryan Ellis at 2:17. 2, Nashville Goal - Matt Halischuk (10), unassisted at 5:34. 3, Nashville Goal - David Legwand (13), from Martin Erat and Colin Wilson at 11:37. Penalties - Matt Martin, NY Islanders (Boarding), 8:01; Colin Wilson, Nashville (Elbowing), 17:59. |
| Second Period |
| - No scoring. Penalties - Gabriel Bourque, Nashville (Hooking), 8:33; Mike Fisher, Nashville (Hi-sticking), 9:23. |
| Third Period |
| - 4, NY Islanders Goal - John Tavares (16), from Matt Moulson and Kyle Okposo at 16:02. |
