Islanders Recall Micheal Haley: Capuano, Fan Cries Answered
The New York Islanders answered fan and coach calls for more "grit" by recalling physical forward and cult hero Micheal Haley from AHL Bridgeport.
| Final - 11.21.2011 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Islanders | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
Stories
Islanders Bits, NHL Power Rankings: Falling, falling
The New York Islanders' abysmal start continues to drop them in the NHL power rankings, with most scribes pitting only Columbus below them.
Islanders Vs. Penguins: The Crosby Show Returns To Pittsburgh In 5-0 Win
In his first game since Jan. 5, Sidney Crosby picked up right where he left off, leading the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 5-0 win over the New York Islanders after a four-point performance, including two goals.
Lessons: Penguins 5, Islanders 0: Fragile team folds quickly
The New York Islanders continued a league-worst offensive slump, getting shut out by the Penguins 5-0 in Sidney Crosby's NHL return.
Post-Game Thread: Penguins 5, Washington Generals 0
The New York Islanders laid another egg on the road, falling 5-0 to the Penguins in Sidney Crosby's return to the NHL.
Sidney Crosby's Night: Two Goals, Two Assists in Return as Pens Win 5-0
Sidney Crosby scored two goals and added two assists in Pittsburgh's 5-0 win over the New York Islanders.
Islanders vs. Penguins Gameday: Networks change schedule for David Ullstrom
The New York Islanders have bigger issues than checking Sidney Crosby in his NHL return. David Ullstrom makes his NHL debut, Kyle Okposo returns, and the team needs wins quick.
GameThreads
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY Islanders | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pittsburgh | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, Pittsburgh Goal - Sidney Crosby, from Pascal Dupuis and Deryk Engelland at 5:24. 2, Pittsburgh Goal - Brooks Orpik (2), from Sidney Crosby and Pascal Dupuis at 16:29. Penalties - Milan Jurcina, NY Islanders (Cross checking), 9:59; John Tavares, NY Islanders (Hooking), 16:53; P.A. Parenteau, NY Islanders (Interference), 19:29. |
| Second Period |
| - 3, Pittsburgh Power-Play Goal - Evgeni Malkin (6), from Kris Letang and Sidney Crosby at 3:17. 4, Pittsburgh Goal - Steve Sullivan (2), from Evgeni Malkin and James Neal at 5:53. Penalties - James Neal, Pittsburgh (Hi-sticking), :53; Andrew MacDonald, NY Islanders (Hooking), 1:27; Arron Asham, Pittsburgh (Hooking), 12:32; Craig Adams, Pittsburgh (Interference on goalkeeper), 17:51. |
| Third Period |
| - 5, Pittsburgh Goal - Sidney Crosby (2), from Pascal Dupuis and Zbynek Michalek at 2:06. Penalties - Zbynek Michalek, Pittsburgh (Holding), 10:06; Jordan Staal, Pittsburgh (Hooking), 11:50; Chris Kunitz, Pittsburgh (Tripping), 14:51. |
Shots on Goal:
NY Islanders 9 + 11 + 9 = 29.
Pittsburgh 12 + 15 + 9 = 36.
Power Play Conversion: NY Islanders 0-5. Pittsburgh 1-4.
Goaltenders: NY Islanders, Anders Nilsson 5-36-.861. Pittsburgh, Marc-Andre Fleury 0-29-1.000.
Referees: Steve Kozari, Ian Walsh
Linesmen: Steve Miller, Dan Schachte
Power Play Conversion: NY Islanders 0-5. Pittsburgh 1-4.
Goaltenders: NY Islanders, Anders Nilsson 5-36-.861. Pittsburgh, Marc-Andre Fleury 0-29-1.000.
Referees: Steve Kozari, Ian Walsh
Linesmen: Steve Miller, Dan Schachte
