Revisiting New York Islanders Faceoffs: Not Enough Reasoner?
The New York Islanders lost a critical late-game faceoff in Washington. Their best faceoff man was on the bench.
| Final - 2.28.2012 | 1 | 2 | 3 | OT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Islanders | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Washington Capitals | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Stories
Islanders Bits: Capitals Reactions, Road Trip Continues
The New York Islanders blew a 2-0 lead to the Washington Capitals, allowing the Caps to leap into eighth place and create more space with the defeated Maple Leafs.
Wednesday Caps Clips: Game Ovi
Daily Washington Capitals news and notes
Capitals 3, Islanders 2 (OT): 2-0 Lead Reversed in 5 Minutes
The New York Islanders held a 2-0 lead through 56 minutes but let it slip away, with Alex Ovechkin scoring the winner in overtime.
Bailey to Nielsen's Wing: First Comes Moves, Then Comes Line Changes
New York Islanders coach Jack Capuano will do a rare bout of line shuffling tonight in Washington as Josh Bailey moves to wing and Nino Niederreiter is scratched.
Tuesday Caps Clips: Isles @ Caps Game Day
Daily Washington Capitals news and notes
Islanders vs. Capitals Gameday: Now with 66.6% less Devil
The New York Islanders visit the Washington Capitals, who are on the cusp of the playoff picture and will want to avenge two earlier losses.
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | OT | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY Islanders | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Washington | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, NY Islanders Goal - Josh Bailey (7), from Frans Nielsen and Andrew MacDonald at 4:14. Penalties - Kyle Okposo, NY Islanders (Hi-sticking), 5:21; Steve Staios, NY Islanders (Hooking), 10:24. |
| Second Period |
| - No scoring. Penalties - Matt Hendricks, Washington (Tripping), 6:16; David Ullstrom, NY Islanders (Holding), 8:03; Troy Brouwer, Washington (Delaying Game-Puck over glass), 12:26; Kyle Okposo, NY Islanders (Hooking), 14:09. |
| Third Period |
| - 2, NY Islanders Goal - Matt Moulson (27), from Steve Staios and P.A. Parenteau at 2:16. 3, Washington Goal - Troy Brouwer (16), from Mathieu Perreault and Jason Chimera at 16:31. 4, Washington Goal - Troy Brouwer (17), from Brooks Laich and Dennis Wideman at 19:34. Penalties - Matt Hendricks, Washington (Tripping), 12:12. |
| Overtime |
| - 5, Washington Goal - Alex Ovechkin (26), unassisted at 1:35. |
Shots on Goal:
NY Islanders 3 + 12 + 8 + 1 = 24.
Washington 13 + 7 + 13 + 1 = 34.
Power Play Conversion: NY Islanders 0-3. Washington 0-4.
Goaltenders: NY Islanders, Evgeni Nabokov 3-34-.912. Washington, Michal Neuvirth 2-24-.917.
Referees: Kevin Pollock, Brad Watson
Linesmen: Pierre Racicot, Mark Shewchyk
Power Play Conversion: NY Islanders 0-3. Washington 0-4.
Goaltenders: NY Islanders, Evgeni Nabokov 3-34-.912. Washington, Michal Neuvirth 2-24-.917.
Referees: Kevin Pollock, Brad Watson
Linesmen: Pierre Racicot, Mark Shewchyk
