They finally won a game in regulation and from the net out they earned it with a superb effort. The Islanders defeated the Rangers 3-1, they never trailed and not only did they hold on to a 3rd period lead they increased it.
Dwayne Roloson was outstanding in net. The defense held up. The team as a whole was solid positionally and when they bent they didn't break.
For my money John Tavares had his finest game as a pro. Yes, JT broke a scoreless streak with a 3rd period goal but his complete game was a strong one. The 19 year old looked like a grizzled veteran in his first contest in this legendary rivalry.
Tavares was hit hard by Rangers defenseman Marc Staal in the first and appeared to hurt his oft-injured shoulder in the second on a hit by Brandon Dubinsky. But the kid has shown not only is he mentally tough but physically tough.
Johnny T created countless opportunities and if it wasn't for the great goaltending of Henrik Lundqvist it could have been a 5 point night for JT. He played his most complete game as a NHL'er yet.
Game Stats:
1 Goal/ +2/ 3 SOG/ 16:14 TOI/ Faceoffs 7-4
Post Game Interview: (Representing the hard hat!)
Goal:
Highlights:
Links:
Islanders avert a late collapse to beat Rangers
Tavares scores in Isles win over Rangers
A Stark Contrast Benefits the Isles
Healthy Weight assists on Okposo's winner
NHL has become teenagers on ice
Long Island iced team
Dwayne Roloson was outstanding in net. The defense held up. The team as a whole was solid positionally and when they bent they didn't break.
For my money John Tavares had his finest game as a pro. Yes, JT broke a scoreless streak with a 3rd period goal but his complete game was a strong one. The 19 year old looked like a grizzled veteran in his first contest in this legendary rivalry.
Tavares was hit hard by Rangers defenseman Marc Staal in the first and appeared to hurt his oft-injured shoulder in the second on a hit by Brandon Dubinsky. But the kid has shown not only is he mentally tough but physically tough.
Johnny T created countless opportunities and if it wasn't for the great goaltending of Henrik Lundqvist it could have been a 5 point night for JT. He played his most complete game as a NHL'er yet.
Game Stats:
1 Goal/ +2/ 3 SOG/ 16:14 TOI/ Faceoffs 7-4
Post Game Interview: (Representing the hard hat!)
Goal:
Highlights:
Links:
Islanders avert a late collapse to beat Rangers
Tavares scores in Isles win over Rangers
A Stark Contrast Benefits the Isles
Healthy Weight assists on Okposo's winner
NHL has become teenagers on ice
Long Island iced team
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