| Final - 11.26.2011 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Islanders | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| New Jersey Devils | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
The New Jersey Devils lost 3-2 to the New York Islanders. This abridged recap does include a summary the Devils' performance, who was horrid on defense, Ilya Kovalchuk, and Martin Brodeur's biggest save of the season.
The New York Islanders scraped by with a 3-2 win over the New Jersey Devils, but the online world is obsessed with Nino Niederreiter's scratch.
The New York Islanders managed their first road victory of the season, beating the New Jersey Devils in Newark in what somehow became a goaltending duel between two trapping teams.
The New York Islanders desperately need to break their slump as they visit Newark for the second end of a home-and-home with the New Jersey Devils.
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY Islanders | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| New Jersey | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, NY Islanders Goal - Matt Moulson (7), from P.A. Parenteau and Milan Jurcina at 11:28. Penalties - Bryce Salvador, New Jersey (Boarding), 16:08. |
| Second Period |
| - 2, New Jersey Goal - Adam Larsson (2), from Ilya Kovalchuk and Adam Henrique at 4:20. 3, NY Islanders Goal - Josh Bailey (2), from Brian Rolston at 11:59. Penalties - Josh Bailey, NY Islanders (Hi-sticking), 5:44. |
| Third Period |
| - 4, New Jersey Goal - Adam Henrique (5), from Zach Parise and Ilya Kovalchuk at 3:59. 5, NY Islanders Short-Handed Goal - Michael Grabner (7), unassisted at 5:51. Penalties - Josh Bailey, NY Islanders (Hooking), 5:34; Michael Grabner, NY Islanders (Delaying Game-Puck over glass), 9:01; Ilya Kovalchuk, New Jersey (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 14:19. |
