Islanders vs. Rangers Gameday: Closing another Battle of New York
The New York Islanders and New York Rangers resume their Gotham rivalry for the final time in 2011-12, from opposite ends of the league standings.
| Final - 3.10.2012 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Devils | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| New York Islanders | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Stories
Two Goals, 14 Seconds: New Jersey Devils Steal a 2-1 Win Over the New York Islanders
Tonight, the New Jersey Devils smashed and grabbed two points against the New York Islanders with 2 goals in 14 seconds to win 2-1. This recap goes over how it all went down, why I thought the Devils were the better team regardless, and many other observations.
Devils 2, Islanders 1: Nilsson's Big Night Gone in 15 Seconds
The New York Islanders lost a 1-0 lead and a potential Anders Nilsson shutout, then lost the game in a 15-second span against the New Jersey Devils.
Islanders vs. Devils Gameday: The Trilogy Completes
The New York Islanders attempt to take the lead in the season series and win a three-game week against the rival New Jersey Devils. Rookie Anders Nilsson starts in goal.
Devils 5, Islanders 1: Ilya Kovalchuk Hat Trick while Grabner Sits
The New York Islanders fell apart at the hands of the New Jersey Devils as Ilya Kovalchuk notched a hat trick and broke open a 5-1 game in the third period.
GameThreads
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| NY Islanders | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - No scoring. Penalties - Travis Hamonic, NY Islanders (Hooking), 13:41; Eric Boulton, New Jersey (Hi-sticking), 17:16. |
| Second Period |
| - No scoring. Penalties - Steve Bernier, New Jersey (Too many men/ice - bench), 7:42; Mark Streit, NY Islanders (Hooking), 11:53; Mark Eaton, NY Islanders (Holding), 19:50. |
| Third Period |
| - 1, NY Islanders Goal - John Tavares (27), from P.A. Parenteau and Matt Moulson at 6:46. 2, New Jersey Goal - David Clarkson (28), from Jacob Josefson and Alexei Ponikarovsky at 18:21. 3, New Jersey Power-Play Goal - Marek Zidlicky, from Ilya Kovalchuk and Zach Parise at 18:35. Penalties - Ryan Carter, New Jersey (Boarding), 4:30; P.A. Parenteau, NY Islanders (Boarding), 18:29. |
Shots on Goal:
New Jersey 6 + 15 + 14 = 35.
NY Islanders 9 + 7 + 8 = 24.
Power Play Conversion: New Jersey 1-4. NY Islanders 0-3.
Goaltenders: New Jersey, Johan Hedberg 1-24-.958. NY Islanders, Anders Nilsson 2-35-.943.
Referees: Gord Dwyer, Brad Meier
Linesmen: Scott Cherrey, Tim Nowak
Power Play Conversion: New Jersey 1-4. NY Islanders 0-3.
Goaltenders: New Jersey, Johan Hedberg 1-24-.958. NY Islanders, Anders Nilsson 2-35-.943.
Referees: Gord Dwyer, Brad Meier
Linesmen: Scott Cherrey, Tim Nowak
