Islanders Bits, NHL Power Rankings: Jurcina is Close
The New York Islanders are closer to getting Milan Jurcina back in the lineup, and not a game too soon. Also: NHL Power Rankings roundup.
| Final - 10.25.2011 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| New York Islanders | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Stories
Recap: Penguins 3 (EN), Islanders 0 - Progress, oddly enough
The New York Islanders lost a frustrating 3-0 shutout to the Pittsburgh Penguins, but it actually represented an improvement over their previous two losses.
Penguins, Marc-Andre Fleury Blank Islanders 3-0
Penguins pick up their fourth straight win with a 3-0 shutout on Long Island
Plus/Minus: Islanders 0, Penguins 3 (EN)
Immediate reaction to the Islanders getting shut out at home 3-0 by the Penguins: It extended their losing streak to three but actually represented progress in their 5-on-5 play.
Evgeni Malkin a Game-Time Decision
Evgeni Malkin may return to play against the Islanders tonight at Consol Energy Center in the first half of a home and home.
Islanders Gameday: Long Island 'Malpractice;' Michalek Out
The New York Islanders and Pittsburgh Penguins renew acquaintances with last year's fight-filled rivalry fresh in the minds of fans.
Islanders Analysis: 5-on-5 and the Bottom Six
The New York Islanders have gotten good goaltending, health and special teams. It's at 5-on-5 where they've failed in their 3-3 start.
GameThreads
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Penguins Fans GameThread on PensBurgh
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| NY Islanders | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, Pittsburgh Goal - Pascal Dupuis (3), from Brooks Orpik at 17:06. |
| Second Period |
| - 2, Pittsburgh Goal - Richard Park (2), from Arron Asham at :21. Penalties - Mark Streit, NY Islanders (Interference), 2:55; Matt Cooke, Pittsburgh (Diving), 2:55; Ben Lovejoy, Pittsburgh (Tripping), 9:56. |
| Third Period |
| - 3, Pittsburgh Empty Net Goal - Jordan Staal (6), from Pascal Dupuis at 18:00. Penalties - Marty Reasoner, NY Islanders (Hi stick - double minor), 3:27; Brooks Orpik, Pittsburgh (Delaying Game-Puck over glass), 8:18. |
Shots on Goal:
Pittsburgh 7 + 8 + 14 = 29.
NY Islanders 13 + 10 + 10 = 33.
Power Play Conversion: Pittsburgh 0-2. NY Islanders 0-2.
Goaltenders: Pittsburgh, Marc-Andre Fleury 0-33-1.000. NY Islanders, Evgeni Nabokov 2-28-.929.
Referees: Paul Devorski, Brad Meier
Linesmen: Scott Driscoll, Jonny Murray
Power Play Conversion: Pittsburgh 0-2. NY Islanders 0-2.
Goaltenders: Pittsburgh, Marc-Andre Fleury 0-33-1.000. NY Islanders, Evgeni Nabokov 2-28-.929.
Referees: Paul Devorski, Brad Meier
Linesmen: Scott Driscoll, Jonny Murray
