Max Talbot elbowed in head by smirking Steve Staios
You know, when this happened live, I wasn't exactly sure if it was a hit to the head. It only took one replay for me to realize how blatant a Rule 48 violation this was though. Steve Staios...
| Final - 1.12.2012 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Flyers | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| New York Islanders | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
You know, when this happened live, I wasn't exactly sure if it was a hit to the head. It only took one replay for me to realize how blatant a Rule 48 violation this was though. Steve Staios...
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The New York Islanders fell 3-2 to the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday, thanks to some hot goaltending by Philly's Sergei Bobrovsky.
The New York Islanders outplayed the Philadelphia Flyers but lost for the 18th time in regulation in the last 24 meetings. John Tavares scored two points, the but Flyers prevailed 3-2.
The New York Islanders host the Philadelphia Flyers, who have dominated them for four season running.
Islanders Vs. Flyers: New York Tries To End Drought Against Philadelphia
Will the Islanders make a playoff run or continue to look toward the future? A look at each option for the club.
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| NY Islanders | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, Philadelphia Power-Play Goal - Scott Hartnell (19), from Jaromir Jagr and Claude Giroux at 17:20. Penalties - Travis Hamonic, NY Islanders (Interference), 2:39; Andreas Lilja, Philadelphia (Hooking), 13:31; Evgeni Nabokov, NY Islanders (Tripping), 16:49. |
| Second Period |
| - 2, Philadelphia Goal - Wayne Simmonds (11), from Kimmo Timonen at 13:08. Penalties - Steve Staios, NY Islanders (Hooking), 2:06; Danny Briere, Philadelphia (Hooking), 2:47; Danny Briere, Philadelphia (Hooking), 16:33. |
| Third Period |
| - 3, NY Islanders Goal - Kyle Okposo (10), from Matt Moulson and Andrew MacDonald at :22. 4, Philadelphia Goal - Sean Couturier (8), from Maxime Talbot and Matt Read at 18:30. 5, NY Islanders Goal - John Tavares (15), from P.A. Parenteau and Andrew MacDonald at 19:44. Penalties - Brayden Schenn, Philadelphia (Hi-sticking), 7:52. |