Bits: 'Invisible' and other Islanders-Devils Reactions
Post-game reactions and analysis to the New York Islanders' 5-1 loss to the New Jersey Devils, which had Islanders coach Jack Capuano puzzled.
| Final - 3.8.2012 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Islanders | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| New Jersey Devils | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
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Game 67 Preview: New Jersey Devils vs New York Islanders
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY Islanders | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| New Jersey | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, New Jersey Goal - Ilya Kovalchuk (27), from Zach Parise and Adam Henrique at 8:07. Penalties - Anton Volchenkov, New Jersey (Tripping), 15:48; Marty Reasoner, NY Islanders (Interference), 18:27. |
| Second Period |
| - 2, New Jersey Power-Play Goal - Ilya Kovalchuk (28), from Marek Zidlicky and Patrik Elias at 3:33. 3, NY Islanders Goal - Andrew MacDonald (4), from Josh Bailey and David Ullstrom at 16:21. Penalties - Steve Staios, NY Islanders (Tripping), 3:19; Bryce Salvador, New Jersey (Tripping), 4:41. |
| Third Period |
| - 4, New Jersey Goal - Patrik Elias (23), from Ryan Carter and Adam Larsson at 7:05. 5, New Jersey Goal - Ilya Kovalchuk (29), from Zach Parise and Adam Henrique at 8:09. 6, New Jersey Goal - David Clarkson (27), from Marek Zidlicky and Jacob Josefson at 15:59. Penalties - Bryce Salvador, New Jersey (Delaying Game-Puck over glass), 11:49; P.A. Parenteau, NY Islanders (Too many men/ice - bench), 12:37. |
Shots on Goal:
NY Islanders 7 + 12 + 11 = 30.
New Jersey 6 + 5 + 9 = 20.
Power Play Conversion: NY Islanders 0-3. New Jersey 1-3.
Goaltenders: NY Islanders, Evgeni Nabokov 5-20-.750. New Jersey, Martin Brodeur 1-30-.967.
Referees: Kelly Sutherland, Wes McCauley
Linesmen: Matt MacPherson, Michel Cormier
Power Play Conversion: NY Islanders 0-3. New Jersey 1-3.
Goaltenders: NY Islanders, Evgeni Nabokov 5-20-.750. New Jersey, Martin Brodeur 1-30-.967.
Referees: Kelly Sutherland, Wes McCauley
Linesmen: Matt MacPherson, Michel Cormier
