Three to go: Islanders-Penguins [game thread]
by Dominik on Apr 9, 2009 7:15 PM EDT
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PrintNew York Islanders at Pittsburgh Penguins, Apr 9, 2009 7:30 PM EDT
Bill Guerin says he's happy, but I don't know: It looks like wearing a Pens uni makes him wanna hurl.
New York Islanders (26-44-9, Tavares) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (43-28-9, 6h/E)
7:30 p.m. EDT | Igloo o' melons | MSG+
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Tragic number: 2
Any combo of LI lost points and TB gained points and 30th is sealed. That is all we need to know.
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1-0
Nielsen does his best to make sure he screws our chances on the second power play of the game.
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 9, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Just can’t trust those Danes…
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1-1
Pittsburgh gives us a bit of a breather as they come back late in the period to tie it.
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 9, 2009 8:09 PM EDT reply actions
2-1 Pens
Nielsen now has two goals (not really) Letang shoots a strange shot that gets deflected up and hits Nielsen’s shoulder and past MacDonald for a 2-1 lead.
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 9, 2009 8:40 PM EDT reply actions
3-1 Pens
Cooke makes it 3-1
Tampa now losing 3-1 also
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 9, 2009 8:48 PM EDT reply actions
4-1 Pens
Guerin scores against his old club, off a sweet feed from Crosby
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 9, 2009 9:45 PM EDT reply actions
Ha … the living is a little easier with Crosby as your supplier, eh?
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5-1 Pens PP Goal
Pens score on the power play – Gonchar. 9 seconds into the first Isles penalty of the game.
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 9, 2009 9:51 PM EDT reply actions
6-1
Kennedy’s goal
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 9, 2009 10:00 PM EDT reply actions
6-1 Final
With the loss of the Lightning tonight, the Islanders have clinched the 30th position in the league. This marks at the very least a number 2 pick – with the best shot of the last five teams at the number one selection.
It’s either Tavares or Hedman at this point folks – the Tank for Tavares campaign is officially OVER!
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 9, 2009 10:08 PM EDT reply actions
Trumpets blaring
We’re in! We’re in! Retire the tanks! (until next year?)
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