Monday Caps Clips: D.J., We Hardly Knew Ye
Daily Washington Capitals news and notes.
| Final - 11.5.2011 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Capitals | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| New York Islanders | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Stories
(T)Rick or Treat?
Coming off a six-game winless streak and scoring slump, is Rick DiPietro the biggest concern for Isles fans?
Sunday Caps Clips: Off Night on the Isle
Daily Washington Capitals news and notes.
Recap - Islanders 5 (EN), Capitals 3: A good night's shake
The New York Islanders roared back from an early 2-0 deficit to end a six-game winless streak and down the Washington Capitals 5-3 at Nassau Coliseum.
Recap: Islanders 5, Caps 3
The Caps run out of gas and fall to the slumping Islanders, 5-3.
Plus/Minus Post-Game: Islanders 5 (EN) vs. Capitals 3
Instant reaction, links, and highlights from the Islanders stunning 5-3 win over the Washington Capitals.
Islanders vs. Capitals Gameday: Examining Shaken Lines
The New York Islanders shake up their lines to try to end a six-game winless streak against the visiting Washington Capitals.
Saturday Caps Clips: Red' Rockin' Raleigh; Caps @ Isles Game Day
Daily Washington Capitals news and notes
Islanders Bits: Of Changes and Chances
The New York Islanders are in a historic scoring slump, so line changes are forthcoming from coach Jack Capuano as they host the Washington Capitals.
A Quick Lesson in Chemistry: What Ails the Isles?
The New York Islanders are 30th in the league in goal scoring through ten games. Is the wrong mix of veterans with youngsters -- chemistry, if you will -- the problem?
Taking Stock: Islanders Risers and Fallers through 10 Games
The New York Islanders' early seasn struggles have been on offense, where youngsters Josh Bailey and Blake Comeau don't even have a point yet.
GameThreads
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Capitals Fans GameThread on Japers' Rink
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| NY Islanders | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, Washington Goal - Joel Ward (4), from John Carlson and Jeff Halpern at 5:24. 2, Washington Goal - Alex Ovechkin (6), from Nicklas Backstrom and Jeff Schultz at 18:41. Penalties - Alexander Semin, Washington (Tripping), 11:11; Alex Ovechkin, Washington (Roughing), 15:57; P.A. Parenteau, NY Islanders (Boarding (maj)), 15:57; Joel Ward, Washington (Tripping), 18:19. |
| Second Period |
| - 3, NY Islanders Goal - Frans Nielsen (3), from P.A. Parenteau at 1:41. 4, NY Islanders Goal - Brian Rolston, from Frans Nielsen and P.A. Parenteau at 16:55. Penalties - Jeff Halpern, Washington (Interference on goalkeeper), 8:47. |
| Third Period |
| - 5, NY Islanders Goal - Matt Martin (2), from Steve Staios and Josh Bailey at 6:28. 6, Washington Power-Play Goal - Brooks Laich (2), from Dennis Wideman and Nicklas Backstrom at 9:12. 7, NY Islanders Goal - P.A. Parenteau (2), from Milan Jurcina and Frans Nielsen at 18:14. 8, NY Islanders Empty Net Goal - John Tavares (8), from Rick DiPietro at 18:59. Penalties - Steve Staios, NY Islanders (Interference), 8:44. |
Shots on Goal:
Washington 12 + 7 + 9 = 28.
NY Islanders 11 + 15 + 9 = 35.
Power Play Conversion: Washington 1-3. NY Islanders 0-2.
Goaltenders: Washington, Tomas Vokoun 4-34-.882. NY Islanders, Rick DiPietro 3-28-.893.
Referees: Dave Jackson, Ian Walsh
Linesmen: Tony Sericolo, Bryan Pancich
Power Play Conversion: Washington 1-3. NY Islanders 0-2.
Goaltenders: Washington, Tomas Vokoun 4-34-.882. NY Islanders, Rick DiPietro 3-28-.893.
Referees: Dave Jackson, Ian Walsh
Linesmen: Tony Sericolo, Bryan Pancich
