Islanders vs. Maple Leafs, Take II: Incentives
The New York Islanders host the Toronto Maple Leafs for a rematch after being outplayed in a 3-0 loss in Toronto on Monday night.
| Final - 1.23.2012 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Islanders | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
The New York Islanders host the Toronto Maple Leafs for a rematch after being outplayed in a 3-0 loss in Toronto on Monday night.
Matthew Lombardi scored two goals and Jonas Gustavsson stopped all 25 shots he faced as Toronto blanked the Islanders by a 3-0 score Monday night at Air Canada Centre.
Leafs 3, Islanders 0: Can't Win 'Em All
Before a home-and-home with the New York Islanders, the Toronto Maple Leafs focus on staying out of the penalty box and somehow shutting down John Tavares.
The New York Islanders visit Toronto for the first of a home-and-home series that could push the Leafs back into the playoff picture or put the Islanders near it for the first time.
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY Islanders | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Toronto | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, Toronto Goal - Matthew Lombardi (5), from Jake Gardiner and Cody Franson at 1:37. Penalties - P.A. Parenteau, NY Islanders (Tripping), 13:26. |
| Second Period |
| - No scoring. |
| Third Period |
| - 2, Toronto Goal - Phil Kessel (26), from Joffrey Lupul and Carl Gunnarsson at 8:10. 3, Toronto Goal - Matthew Lombardi (6), from Joey Crabb and Mikhail Grabovski at 16:21. Penalties - Matt Martin, NY Islanders (Interference on goalkeeper), 17:23. |