Islanders Bits: The Calm Before the Pivotal Blue Jackets Clash
The New York Islanders settle bits of this and that before their final, meaningless game of the season against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
| Final - 4.5.2012 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnipeg Jets | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| New York Islanders | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
Stories
Islanders 5, Jets 4: Parenteau Injured as Okposo, Grabner Score a Pair
The New York Islanders closed their home schedule by winning a wild one, 5-4 over the Jets, with Kyle Okposo and Michael Grabner each scoring two goals.
Video: P.A. Parenteau Injured Two Games from Unrestricted Free Agency
New York Islanders winger P.A. Parenteau is injured by Winnipeg Jets defenseman Mark Stuart just two games before he hits unrestricted free agency.
NHL Power Rankings; Hamonic on Staios
The New York Islanders continue another week in the bottom five of most NHL Power Rankings.
Defining Moments: The day my dreams died
The story of a boy, his dad and the most memorable hockey game they would attend.
Winnipeg Jets @ New York Islanders Game Preview: Will the Asbestos Affect Our Tank Battle?
Winnipeg Jets versus New York Islanders Game Preview, complete with Keys to the Game, player lineups, and prediction.
Islanders vs. Jets Gameday: The Steve Staios 1000 is Fully Operational
The New York Islanders host their final home game of the season, expected to be Steve Staios' 1000th NHL game.
GameThreads
Islanders Fans GameThread on Lighthouse Hockey
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Jets Fans GameThread on Arctic Ice Hockey
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| NY Islanders | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, NY Islanders Goal - Matt Moulson (36), from John Tavares at 6:38. 2, NY Islanders Goal - Kyle Okposo (22), from Josh Bailey and Frans Nielsen at 8:06. 3, Winnipeg Goal - Tobias Enstrom (6), from Jim Slater and Dustin Byfuglien at 9:42. 4, Winnipeg Goal - Andrew Ladd (28), from Bryan Little and Zach Bogosian at 17:08. |
| Second Period |
| - 5, NY Islanders Goal - Kyle Okposo (23), from John Tavares at 8:41. Penalties - Mark Streit, NY Islanders (Holding), 1:02; Blake Wheeler, Winnipeg (Tripping), 2:16; Blake Wheeler, Winnipeg (Elbowing), 2:16; Evander Kane, Winnipeg (Hooking), 6:08; Andrew MacDonald, NY Islanders (Tripping), 13:42. |
| Third Period |
| - 6, Winnipeg Goal - Zach Bogosian (5), from Chris Thorburn and Dustin Byfuglien at 7:03. 7, NY Islanders Goal - Michael Grabner (18), unassisted at 11:45. 8, Winnipeg Goal - Dustin Byfuglien (12), from Tobias Enstrom at 12:21. 9, NY Islanders Goal - Michael Grabner (19), from Travis Hamonic and Frans Nielsen at 19:13. Penalties - Milan Jurcina, NY Islanders (Holding), 15:50. |
Shots on Goal:
Winnipeg 13 + 5 + 7 = 25.
NY Islanders 10 + 11 + 7 = 28.
Power Play Conversion: Winnipeg 0-3. NY Islanders 0-3.
Goaltenders: Winnipeg, Chris Mason 5-28-.821. NY Islanders, Al Montoya 4-25-.840.
Referees: Greg Kimmerly, Wes McCauley
Linesmen: Michel Cormier, Mark Shewchyk
Power Play Conversion: Winnipeg 0-3. NY Islanders 0-3.
Goaltenders: Winnipeg, Chris Mason 5-28-.821. NY Islanders, Al Montoya 4-25-.840.
Referees: Greg Kimmerly, Wes McCauley
Linesmen: Michel Cormier, Mark Shewchyk
