| Final - 12.6.2011 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Lightning | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| New York Islanders | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
The NHL suspended Dallas Stars defenseman Mark Fistric three games for his hit on New York Islanders winger Nino Niederreiter. Even without Nino, the Isles are moving up in the NHL Power Rankings.
The Tampa Bay Lightning lost in a route to the New York Islanders, and extended their losing streak to five games. What's the problem with the Lightning?
David Ullstrom scored his first NHL goal, Matt Moulson scored for the eighth time in five games, and John Tavares broke his goal scoring drought as the New York Islanders won 5-1 over the Tampa Bay Lightning.
The New York Islanders continued their rebound with a big 5-1 at home over the struggling Tampa Bay Lightning, who lost their fifth game in a row.
The Bolts try to crack a four game losing streak in this contest against the New York Islanders. But they're hurting on defense...
The New York Islanders come off a 3-0-1 string to welcome the struggling Tampa Bay Lightning, losers of their last four in regulation.
The New York Islanders have injuries to deal handle with Andrew MacDonald joining Jay Pandolfo on Injured Reserve and Michael Grabner and Nino Niederreiter also hurting. Goalie Kevin Poulin will likely replace injured Rick DiPIetro.
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| NY Islanders | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, Tampa Bay Goal - Martin St. Louis (9), from Brett Clark and Steven Stamkos at 6:55. 2, NY Islanders Goal - John Tavares (9), from Matt Moulson and Kyle Okposo at 14:01. 3, NY Islanders Goal - Matt Martin (3), from Tim Wallace and Marty Reasoner at 18:26. 4, NY Islanders Power-Play Goal - Milan Jurcina, from Frans Nielsen and Mark Streit at 19:54. Penalties - Frans Nielsen, NY Islanders (Holding), 1:12; Nate Thompson, Tampa Bay (Boarding), 19:06. |
| Second Period |
| - No scoring. Penalties - Dylan Reese, NY Islanders (Tripping), 1:27; Victor Hedman, Tampa Bay (Hooking), 4:25; Marc-Andre Bergeron, Tampa Bay (Cross checking), 6:55; Victor Hedman, Tampa Bay (Hooking), 9:36; Milan Jurcina, NY Islanders (Cross checking), 18:22. |
| Third Period |
| - 5, NY Islanders Goal - David Ullstrom, from Josh Bailey and Steve Staios at 3:19. 6, NY Islanders Power-Play Goal - Matt Moulson (14), from John Tavares and Mark Streit at 17:25. Penalties - Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay (Cross checking), 16:17. |
