The Islanders have now dropped their fifth consecutive game in a row tonight, all because of them giving up four third period goals.
They came out the first two periods and played relatively better than they have the past few games. They worked hard, got the puck to the net, and held a 2-1 lead (thanks to Martin and Moulson) going into the third period. But then, things started to go the Thrashers' way.
The Islanders would come out in the third period first giving up two straight goals by Johnny Oduya. Wisniewski was taken down on the second Oduya goal, but nothing was called. After the goal, Matt Moulson collided with Rick DiPietro and he skated slowly to the bench in pain.
Things would turn around for a few minutes as Rob Schremp picked up the rebound from a MacDonald shot and fired home for the goal. It was all tied up at three.
Then it got worse again on the Isles front. Right off the face off, somehow Bryan Little chipped one past DiPietro. DiPietro just stood there after the goal in shock. It appeared that he wasn't even ready.
Later on, James Wisniewski tripped up Evander Kane which led to a penalty shot. Thank goodness for the whole Isles team, it hit the right post.
The Thrashers were holding a 4-3 lead and secured it when the Islanders gave up another face off goal, this time it being Burmistrov getting the goal. That was Atlanta's fourth goal of the period and their fifth goal of the game.
Later in the period, former Islanders first overall pick John Tavares engaged himself in his first NHL fight with Burmistrov. You can clearly see the frustration on John Tavares which led to the fight. John got the two extra minutes for slashing, and PA Parenteau served it.
The goal horn at the Coliseum sounded once more when the Islanders were on the power play after Stewart went to the box for holding the stick. Blake Comeau picked up a Rob Schremp pass and fired home. The Islanders only needed to score one more goal, but failed to do so as they ran out of time.
The Isles are now 5-17-5 with only 15 points in the Eastern Conference. That's the worst record in the NHL as of now. They need to step their game up and play a full 60 minutes of hockey. It seems like every game they find new ways to lose.
Next up: The Nashville Predators
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Thrashers at Islanders Preview; Rumors
UPDATED 10:57 AM: Rick DiPietro isn't on the ice for the optional morning skate, so it appears he will start tonight.
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The Islanders have another challenge to face tonight: The 15-11-3 Atlanta Thrashers who are holding onto the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference. That's good compared to the 5-16-5 last place Islanders' record.
Yesterday, in an interview with Islanders TV, Garth Snow made it clear that he's not going to trade any of his young core unless it helps in the long run. So, there you have it. He's not going to try and improve this team in any way unless it involves bringing up rookies from the AHL, who haven't played an NHL game. Good idea, Garth.
Dear Wang: It's time to sell this team, bud.
So as you can see, it full out frustrates us fans/bloggers whatever, to see this team drop 18 out of 19. There is absolutely no excuse for it. They don't play like a professional NHL sports team at all. They fail to get the puck to the net which results in a low score. Last game vs Boston, Frans Nielsen had a penalty shot goal. That's almost a gimme. Then, Rob Schremp was the only Islander to light the lamp. The Islanders need a better scoring source because you and I both clearly know that this current lineup isn't going to hold up.
Rumors:
- Elliotte Friedman tells me that several teams show interest in the Islanders defenseman James Wisniewski, but will most likely wait until cap hit is lower.
- I know some of you may heard this from Eklund, but something may be going on between the Isles and Canucks. No one has denied it yet.
- Also, put Marco Sturm on your Islanders wish list. I'm hearing that it would only take cheap D or a draft pick for him. I guess because the Bruins are trying to clear cap space. via Brian Huddle.
Garth Snow: It's time to act.
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The Islanders have another challenge to face tonight: The 15-11-3 Atlanta Thrashers who are holding onto the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference. That's good compared to the 5-16-5 last place Islanders' record.
Yesterday, in an interview with Islanders TV, Garth Snow made it clear that he's not going to trade any of his young core unless it helps in the long run. So, there you have it. He's not going to try and improve this team in any way unless it involves bringing up rookies from the AHL, who haven't played an NHL game. Good idea, Garth.
Dear Wang: It's time to sell this team, bud.
So as you can see, it full out frustrates us fans/bloggers whatever, to see this team drop 18 out of 19. There is absolutely no excuse for it. They don't play like a professional NHL sports team at all. They fail to get the puck to the net which results in a low score. Last game vs Boston, Frans Nielsen had a penalty shot goal. That's almost a gimme. Then, Rob Schremp was the only Islander to light the lamp. The Islanders need a better scoring source because you and I both clearly know that this current lineup isn't going to hold up.
Rumors:
- Elliotte Friedman tells me that several teams show interest in the Islanders defenseman James Wisniewski, but will most likely wait until cap hit is lower. - I know some of you may heard this from Eklund, but something may be going on between the Isles and Canucks. No one has denied it yet.- Also, put Marco Sturm on your Islanders wish list. I'm hearing that it would only take cheap D or a draft pick for him. I guess because the Bruins are trying to clear cap space. via Brian Huddle.Garth Snow: It's time to act.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
BRUINS 5, ISLANDERS 2: Isles Drop 18/19
It's Rick DiPietro vs Tuukka Rask in goal tonight.
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1st period: Radek Martinek went down after blocking a Zedeno Chara slap shot. It doesn't look well for Radek as he went down to the ice and stayed there. When he finally went off the ice, he was holding his left arm in the air where he got hit and there's no protection at all. Milan Lucic scored the only goal this period, and the Isles will go into the first intermission trailing 1-0.
2nd period: With great effort driving to the net by Frans Nielsen, he was taken down and awarded a penalty shot. Nielsen beat Rask gloveside and scored his second shorthanded goal of the year, both coming on penalty shots. It's certainly a well deserved goal by Frans, but it doesn't get the Isles out of their recent scoring slump. But hey, I'll take it!
Scoring for the Bruins was Brad Marchand after DiPierto came out to challenge him but as DP was trying to clear it out, it hit Marchand and he put it home for the goal. But thanks to Dwayne Roloson's coaching, Nielsen added the goal for the Isles.
3rd period: The Islanders have now dropped 18 out of 19, holding a record of 5-16-5 with only 15 points in the eastern conference. Rob Schremp scored for the Isles but then the Bruins scored two empty net goals, sealing the game 5-2. Will it ever end in Islanders country?
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1st period: Radek Martinek went down after blocking a Zedeno Chara slap shot. It doesn't look well for Radek as he went down to the ice and stayed there. When he finally went off the ice, he was holding his left arm in the air where he got hit and there's no protection at all. Milan Lucic scored the only goal this period, and the Isles will go into the first intermission trailing 1-0.
2nd period: With great effort driving to the net by Frans Nielsen, he was taken down and awarded a penalty shot. Nielsen beat Rask gloveside and scored his second shorthanded goal of the year, both coming on penalty shots. It's certainly a well deserved goal by Frans, but it doesn't get the Isles out of their recent scoring slump. But hey, I'll take it!
Scoring for the Bruins was Brad Marchand after DiPierto came out to challenge him but as DP was trying to clear it out, it hit Marchand and he put it home for the goal. But thanks to Dwayne Roloson's coaching, Nielsen added the goal for the Isles.
3rd period: The Islanders have now dropped 18 out of 19, holding a record of 5-16-5 with only 15 points in the eastern conference. Rob Schremp scored for the Isles but then the Bruins scored two empty net goals, sealing the game 5-2. Will it ever end in Islanders country?
Sunday, December 5, 2010
FLYERS 3 ISLANDERS 2: Struggling Isles Drop Third
The Islanders are now ten games below the NHL's version of .500. They now stand a record of 5-15-5 with 15 points in the eastern conference. They certainly didn't play any better today.
The Islanders would go on the power play but quickly gave it up as Comeau went to the box for tripping. It was 4 on 4 hockey and the Flyers (of course) scored the first goal of the game from Jeff Carter. No one would score for the rest of the period.
Coming into the second, the Islanders killed off Schremp's high sticking penalty. They would later go on a 5 on 3 power play and failed to score.
With 14:48 to go in the third and final period, PA Parenteau blasted one past Bobrovsky from Schremp to tie the game at one. Seconds later, Frans Nielsen would take a shot and it would go in. The Isles took a 2-1 lead but it didn't last long.
Matt Moulson was in the box for holding at 9:37 and Nodi slid one past Dwayne Roloson to tie it up at two. Later in the third, Danny Briere gave the Flyers a 3-2 lead and that's when I decided: enough is enough. Time to go.
The Islanders looked like a mess out there today. They need to start making better plays in the offensive zone and actually make solid passes. I noticed that they've been having a hard time receiving passes from their teammates as well as them just dumping the puck in the zone.
They also cannot spend too much time in their own zone. They only registered four shots on goal in the first because of that.
Here's what coach Jack Capuano had to say to the media after the 3-2 defeat:
"(We made) Bad decisions when we had the puck on our sticks. Have to find a way to win. Losing is unacceptable."
(via @NYIslanders)
The Islanders would go on the power play but quickly gave it up as Comeau went to the box for tripping. It was 4 on 4 hockey and the Flyers (of course) scored the first goal of the game from Jeff Carter. No one would score for the rest of the period.
Coming into the second, the Islanders killed off Schremp's high sticking penalty. They would later go on a 5 on 3 power play and failed to score.
With 14:48 to go in the third and final period, PA Parenteau blasted one past Bobrovsky from Schremp to tie the game at one. Seconds later, Frans Nielsen would take a shot and it would go in. The Isles took a 2-1 lead but it didn't last long.
Matt Moulson was in the box for holding at 9:37 and Nodi slid one past Dwayne Roloson to tie it up at two. Later in the third, Danny Briere gave the Flyers a 3-2 lead and that's when I decided: enough is enough. Time to go.
The Islanders looked like a mess out there today. They need to start making better plays in the offensive zone and actually make solid passes. I noticed that they've been having a hard time receiving passes from their teammates as well as them just dumping the puck in the zone.
They also cannot spend too much time in their own zone. They only registered four shots on goal in the first because of that.
Here's what coach Jack Capuano had to say to the media after the 3-2 defeat:
"(We made) Bad decisions when we had the puck on our sticks. Have to find a way to win. Losing is unacceptable."
(via @NYIslanders)
Saturday, December 4, 2010
K.O. skating in full gear, Capuano says still no time-frame for return
Earlier today, the Islanders released a tweet reading that Kyle Okposo, the star forward who suffered a shoulder injury back during the preseason, and underwent surgery to repair the torn labrum in October, "skated today for the first time in full gear” before today’s practice.
Okposo noted that it “felt really good” to be back out on the ice with his team. He also added that the hardest part about the injury was having to watch his team struggle while not being able to do anything about it.·“I don’t like watching my own team play,” Okposo said. “It’s frustrating. You know that it’s completely out of your control.”
And while this is a positive sign of progress, interim head coach Capuano was quick to warn that still, there is no set timetable for Okposo’s return to the lineup.
(from IslandersHockeyBlog.com)
RANGERS 2, ISLANDERS 0: Rangers Sweep Isles In Home and Home
The Islanders have lost their second straight game to the Rangers in a home and home series. It seems like their offense didn't show up last night as they failed to get a good amount of shots on net. Shots on goal were 21-17 Rangers, most of the time the Isles not even hitting the net. That's certainly a problem.
Dwayne Roloson, the Isles starting goaltender, was the story for the Islanders tonight. Him and Rick DiPietro always give the Isles a chance to win and keep them in the game, giving up a few amount of goals, but the Islanders offense fails to find the back of the net.
In the orange and blues last 17 games played, they have lost 16, according to Philly.com. Also, the Isles have gone 0-32 on the power play. That isn't good. The Islanders need power play goals if they want to win. They have a hard time scoring on even strength already so the power play should help them out, but that's only if they do the right things on the ice and obviously, they're not. Coach Capuano stated:
"I'm not going to waste around with the same personnel. If guys aren't going to do it, other guys are going to play".
I really believe that the Isles should make a trade. They need guys that can be top tier talent up front and they don't have that. You might say when Okposo comes back, he'll help this team out but how is one guy going to make a difference? Enough is enough. When you lose 16 games in 17 with the one win against the Devils, the second worst team in the NHL right now, you need a change up front. Something needs to be done if the Isles want to be a factor.
Jon Sim had three penalties in the game. Two for goaltender interference (a questionable call as he clearly had been pushed into Henrik Lundqvist) and yet another one for his third of the game.
The Rangers two goals came from Marc Staal and Brian Boyle. When Sim took a penalty the Rangers were on the power play. Staal fired one from the point and passed a screened Dwayne Roloson. The Isles would pull Roloson with one minute remaining in the third and Brian Boyle wrapped the game up, hitting the empty net with under ten seconds remaining.
The Islanders will go back at it tomorrow night at the Coliseum vs Philadelphia. We all know the Isles aren't too great against them being the majority of the games, they loose. But it's a new season and hopefully these young Islanders can figure out a way to win. Watch out for the Isles fourth line...
Dwayne Roloson, the Isles starting goaltender, was the story for the Islanders tonight. Him and Rick DiPietro always give the Isles a chance to win and keep them in the game, giving up a few amount of goals, but the Islanders offense fails to find the back of the net.
In the orange and blues last 17 games played, they have lost 16, according to Philly.com. Also, the Isles have gone 0-32 on the power play. That isn't good. The Islanders need power play goals if they want to win. They have a hard time scoring on even strength already so the power play should help them out, but that's only if they do the right things on the ice and obviously, they're not. Coach Capuano stated:
"I'm not going to waste around with the same personnel. If guys aren't going to do it, other guys are going to play".
I really believe that the Isles should make a trade. They need guys that can be top tier talent up front and they don't have that. You might say when Okposo comes back, he'll help this team out but how is one guy going to make a difference? Enough is enough. When you lose 16 games in 17 with the one win against the Devils, the second worst team in the NHL right now, you need a change up front. Something needs to be done if the Isles want to be a factor.
Jon Sim had three penalties in the game. Two for goaltender interference (a questionable call as he clearly had been pushed into Henrik Lundqvist) and yet another one for his third of the game.
The Rangers two goals came from Marc Staal and Brian Boyle. When Sim took a penalty the Rangers were on the power play. Staal fired one from the point and passed a screened Dwayne Roloson. The Isles would pull Roloson with one minute remaining in the third and Brian Boyle wrapped the game up, hitting the empty net with under ten seconds remaining.
The Islanders will go back at it tomorrow night at the Coliseum vs Philadelphia. We all know the Isles aren't too great against them being the majority of the games, they loose. But it's a new season and hopefully these young Islanders can figure out a way to win. Watch out for the Isles fourth line...
Friday, December 3, 2010
RANGERS 6, ISLANDERS 5: They'll Do It Again Tonight
The Islanders played their best game in awhile tonight. You can't say they didn't work hard, scoring five goals. They haven't scored four or more goals since Octobor 16th, which was a 5-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche.
The game had a great pace to it and that's what both teams needed tonight. Trevor Gillies got the crowd going early in the first by dropping the gloves with Derek Boogard. Both of them fought until they were tired and went to their respective penalty boxes. The Islanders knew they needed physical play in their lineup, especially tonight, and Gillies addressed it along with Martin this evening.
Matt Martin squared off with Mike Sauer late in the second as well. You got to hand it to Gillies because as you can see, when Trevor and Derek were lined up ready to bout, there was clearly a big size difference between the two. The best was after the Gilles/Boogard fight, Matt Martin and Zenon Konopka (Trevor Gillies' line mates) skated over to the box to praise Trevor. That shows respect.
Erik Christensen lit the lamp first in the game tonight after he roofed one just above DiPietro's left shoulder. Minutes later, the Rangers would light the lamp again but it was answered by Zenon Konopka late in the period. He netted his first goal as an Islander as he squeezed the puck through former Islanders' goaltender Martin Biron.
With 10:40 to go in the second period, former Ranger PA Parenteau made a nice play to keep the puck in the zone to John Tavares and Tavares found Moulson all alone in front. Moulson pulled off a little deke on Biron who was going for the poke check and it failed. The lamp was lit and Moulson scored his ninth goal of the season.
Moments later in the period, Rob Schremp was set up on a one timer. He took a slap shot and the goal horn sounded again. Rangers head coach John Tortorella pulled Martin Biron with Henrik Lunquist replacing him.
Brandon Prust would tie it up for his second of the season after his shot went off of Andrew MacDonald, who returned to the lineup tonight after suffering a broken hand and being sidelined for more than a month.
Marian Gaborik had the crowd going after he made a nice play over to Brandon Callahan but it turned out that Callahan didn't even touch it and Zenon Konopka did and deflected it into his own net. Gaborik was credited with the goal.
Going into the third and final period, the Islanders and Rangers both acquired 22 shots on goal. Gaborik would change that, though by giving the Rangers a 5-3 lead and scoring his second of the night. It was the 50th time he had a multi goal game. Following the goal, the Isles would go on their first power play of the game but failed to score.
A few minutes after the Isles power play, Radek Martinek took a shot from the point and Michael Grabner deflected it to give the Isles sort of a wake up call to tie up the game. He gave them a wake up call alright. After a nice play setup by PA Parenteau, Comeau barely touched the puck and it crossed the line of the left side of the post to tie the game at five. Defenseman Travis Hamonic recorded his first NHL point as he assisted on Comeau's goal.
Moments after, Marian Gaborik recorded a hat trick which was eventually the game winning goal.
You can't say the Isles didn't play with effort tonight, though. Look at the past 15 games and compare it to tonight. The Isles were in a big scoring slump and tonight they finally got out of it, scoring five goals.
Some blamed the six goals on Rick DiPietro, but most of the goals weren't his entire fault. Two players on the Islanders deflected the puck into their own net. Clearly, DiPietro had no chance and it wasn't his fault.
Following the game, in an interview with DiPietro that was broadcasted by MSG Plus 2, Rick stated the following:
"Both teams fought hard but at the end of they day, it's a loss"
The important factor is that tonight the Islanders fought hard, as Rick stated. They didn't come away with two points but it's certainly a start after recently ending a 14 game losing streak. They'll go at it again tomorrow this time it being at MSG. It is confirmed that Dwayne Roloson will start.
The game had a great pace to it and that's what both teams needed tonight. Trevor Gillies got the crowd going early in the first by dropping the gloves with Derek Boogard. Both of them fought until they were tired and went to their respective penalty boxes. The Islanders knew they needed physical play in their lineup, especially tonight, and Gillies addressed it along with Martin this evening.
Matt Martin squared off with Mike Sauer late in the second as well. You got to hand it to Gillies because as you can see, when Trevor and Derek were lined up ready to bout, there was clearly a big size difference between the two. The best was after the Gilles/Boogard fight, Matt Martin and Zenon Konopka (Trevor Gillies' line mates) skated over to the box to praise Trevor. That shows respect.
Erik Christensen lit the lamp first in the game tonight after he roofed one just above DiPietro's left shoulder. Minutes later, the Rangers would light the lamp again but it was answered by Zenon Konopka late in the period. He netted his first goal as an Islander as he squeezed the puck through former Islanders' goaltender Martin Biron.
With 10:40 to go in the second period, former Ranger PA Parenteau made a nice play to keep the puck in the zone to John Tavares and Tavares found Moulson all alone in front. Moulson pulled off a little deke on Biron who was going for the poke check and it failed. The lamp was lit and Moulson scored his ninth goal of the season.
Moments later in the period, Rob Schremp was set up on a one timer. He took a slap shot and the goal horn sounded again. Rangers head coach John Tortorella pulled Martin Biron with Henrik Lunquist replacing him.
Brandon Prust would tie it up for his second of the season after his shot went off of Andrew MacDonald, who returned to the lineup tonight after suffering a broken hand and being sidelined for more than a month.
Marian Gaborik had the crowd going after he made a nice play over to Brandon Callahan but it turned out that Callahan didn't even touch it and Zenon Konopka did and deflected it into his own net. Gaborik was credited with the goal.
Going into the third and final period, the Islanders and Rangers both acquired 22 shots on goal. Gaborik would change that, though by giving the Rangers a 5-3 lead and scoring his second of the night. It was the 50th time he had a multi goal game. Following the goal, the Isles would go on their first power play of the game but failed to score.
A few minutes after the Isles power play, Radek Martinek took a shot from the point and Michael Grabner deflected it to give the Isles sort of a wake up call to tie up the game. He gave them a wake up call alright. After a nice play setup by PA Parenteau, Comeau barely touched the puck and it crossed the line of the left side of the post to tie the game at five. Defenseman Travis Hamonic recorded his first NHL point as he assisted on Comeau's goal.
Moments after, Marian Gaborik recorded a hat trick which was eventually the game winning goal.
You can't say the Isles didn't play with effort tonight, though. Look at the past 15 games and compare it to tonight. The Isles were in a big scoring slump and tonight they finally got out of it, scoring five goals.
Some blamed the six goals on Rick DiPietro, but most of the goals weren't his entire fault. Two players on the Islanders deflected the puck into their own net. Clearly, DiPietro had no chance and it wasn't his fault.
Following the game, in an interview with DiPietro that was broadcasted by MSG Plus 2, Rick stated the following:
"Both teams fought hard but at the end of they day, it's a loss"
The important factor is that tonight the Islanders fought hard, as Rick stated. They didn't come away with two points but it's certainly a start after recently ending a 14 game losing streak. They'll go at it again tomorrow this time it being at MSG. It is confirmed that Dwayne Roloson will start.
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