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| Final - 1.17.2012 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Islanders | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Washington Capitals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Stories
Islanders Bits: In which Dolan says the Cup is nigh. Which is awesome.
The New York Islanders celebrate a 3-0 win over the Washington Capitals, while their rival New York Rangers owner James Dolan is already talking of the Stanley Cup.
Islanders 3, Capitals 0: Parenteau's 1st 2-goal game, Nabokov's 51st shutout
The New York Islanders controlled play against the Washington Capitals from start to finish, shutting them out 3-0, conceding just 17 shots against Evgeni Nabokov and potting P.A. Parenteau's first career two-goal game.
Recap: Isles 3, Caps 0
Recap of the Capitals' loss to the Islanders
The Noon Number
Today's Number looks at the Capitals' recent home dominance
Islanders vs. Capitals Gameday: 1993 Villain Behind the Bench
The New York Islanders face the Washington Capitals for the second time this season and the first time since they named 1993 playoff coward Dale Hunter coach.
Tuesday Caps Clips: Isles @ Caps Game Day
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GameThreads
Capitals Fans GameThread on Japers' Rink
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY Islanders | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Washington | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, NY Islanders Power-Play Goal - John Tavares (17), from Mark Streit and Matt Moulson at 12:05. Penalties - Karl Alzner, Washington (Holding), 11:17; Jeff Halpern, Washington (Tripping), 17:27; Jason Chimera, Washington (Slashing), 19:48. |
| Second Period |
| - 2, NY Islanders Goal - P.A. Parenteau (8), from Frans Nielsen at 6:05. Penalties - Milan Jurcina, NY Islanders (Interference), 2:21; Milan Jurcina, NY Islanders (Holding), 13:43; Kyle Okposo, NY Islanders (Tripping), 19:42. |
| Third Period |
| - 3, NY Islanders Power-Play Goal - P.A. Parenteau (9), from Matt Moulson and Frans Nielsen at 12:38. Penalties - Jeff Halpern, Washington (Holding), 2:49; Alex Ovechkin, Washington (Cross checking), 12:10; John Carlson, Washington (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 17:31. |
Shots on Goal:
NY Islanders 10 + 8 + 10 = 28.
Washington 5 + 5 + 7 = 17.
Power Play Conversion: NY Islanders 2-6. Washington 0-3.
Goaltenders: NY Islanders, Evgeni Nabokov 0-17-1.000. Washington, Tomas Vokoun 3-28-.893.
Referees: Stephane Auger, Dan O'Rourke
Linesmen: Michel Cormier, Bryan Pancich
Power Play Conversion: NY Islanders 2-6. Washington 0-3.
Goaltenders: NY Islanders, Evgeni Nabokov 0-17-1.000. Washington, Tomas Vokoun 3-28-.893.
Referees: Stephane Auger, Dan O'Rourke
Linesmen: Michel Cormier, Bryan Pancich
