NHL Power Rankings, and Moulson's 30-30-30 Club
The New York Islanders continue to languish in NHL power rankings, but they have two 30-goal scorers in consecutive years for the first time since 1994.
| Final - 3.13.2012 | 1 | 2 | 3 | OT | SO | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Capitals | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| New York Islanders | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Stories
The Noon Number
Today's Nooner looks at the return of the Cardiac Caps, as the team's wins when trailing after two periods pile up.
Wednesday Caps Clips: Isle Take That Comeback
Daily Washington Capitals news and notes
New York Islanders Bits: So...Spoiler Then?
The New York islanders must find meaning in the remaining weeks of the season, and the chance to influence the Eastern playoff race is one way.
Capitals 5*, Islanders 4 (*SO): Isles Improve on Blown 2-Goal Lead, Make it Three
The New York Islanders blew a 4-1 lead at home, and lost the shootout to the Washington Capitals, 5-4.
Recap: Caps 5, Isles 4 (SO)
Recap of the Capitals' come-from-behind shootout win over the Islanders
Zeitgeist: Interpreting the New York Islanders Season Ticket Letter
The New York Islanders season ticket letters are out, including some price increases for another last-place finish in the Atlantic Division.
The Noon Number
Today's Number looks at the modest streak the Capitals are currently riding
Tuesday Caps Clips: Caps @ Isles Game Day
Daily Washington Capitals news and notes
Islanders vs. Capitals Gameday: Enemy at the Gate
The New York Islanders see their playoff fantasies drift away and begin playing out the string against eighth-place Washington.
GameThreads
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | OT | 2OT | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| NY Islanders | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, NY Islanders Goal - Matt Moulson (30), from Andrew MacDonald and Kyle Okposo at 8:54. 2, NY Islanders Power-Play Goal - Travis Hamonic (2), from John Tavares and Frans Nielsen at 19:39. Penalties - Jeff Schultz, Washington (Delaying Game-Puck over glass), :12; Jay Beagle, Washington (Hooking), 19:13. |
| Second Period |
| - 3, NY Islanders Power-Play Goal - John Tavares (29), from Mark Streit and Travis Hamonic at 9:05. 4, Washington Goal - Mike Knuble (4), from Dennis Wideman and Keith Aucoin at 9:33. 5, NY Islanders Goal - John Tavares (30), from Kyle Okposo and Travis Hamonic at 11:44. 6, Washington Goal - Alex Ovechkin (28), from Brooks Laich and Marcus Johansson at 19:07. Penalties - Jay Beagle, Washington (Tripping), 5:39; Alex Ovechkin, Washington (Hooking), 8:59. |
| Third Period |
| - 7, Washington Goal - Dmitry Orlov (3), from Marcus Johansson and Keith Aucoin at 1:51. 8, Washington Goal - Alex Ovechkin (29), from Keith Aucoin and Joel Ward at 10:15. Penalties - Jay Beagle, Washington (Tripping), 7:40. |
| Overtime |
| - No scoring. |
| Shootout |
| : scores () : scores () : scores () : scores () : scores () : scores () : scores () : scores () |
Shots on Goal:
Washington 4 + 11 + 11 + 2 = 28.
NY Islanders 10 + 11 + 7 + 2 = 30.
Power Play Conversion: Washington 0-0. NY Islanders 2-5.
Goaltenders: Washington, Michal Neuvirth 4-30-.867. NY Islanders, Evgeni Nabokov 4-28-.857.
Referees: Dean Morton, Don VanMassenhoven
Linesmen: Derek Amell, David Brisebois
Power Play Conversion: Washington 0-0. NY Islanders 2-5.
Goaltenders: Washington, Michal Neuvirth 4-30-.867. NY Islanders, Evgeni Nabokov 4-28-.857.
Referees: Dean Morton, Don VanMassenhoven
Linesmen: Derek Amell, David Brisebois
