Posts Tagged ‘ Second Intermission ’

Isles Have Devilish Time Against Brodeur

Jan 24th, 2010 | By Brian Bohl | Category: New York Islanders, Top Story

UNIONDALE, NY— Martin Brodeur was on the Nassau Coliseum ice for the entire third period on Saturday night.
The troubling thing for the Islanders is that Brodeur was only slightly more active than he was on Monday. Four goals in 40 minutes chased Brodeur to the bench in the Islanders win in that contest, though the [...]



Rangers Vs. Isles Sure To Raise The Blood Pressure

Dec 16th, 2009 | By Brian Bohl | Category: New York Islanders

UNIONDALE, NY— Two goals in 55 seconds sent Islanders fans scurrying from the Nassau Coliseum before the third period’s final minute was complete. The exodus came after jeers greeted the Islanders leaving the ice at the second intermission after Florida scored twice off breakaways.
Dwayne Roloson was pulled after the fifth goal. The Panthers torched the [...]



Caps Crown The King, Force Game 7

Apr 27th, 2009 | By Brian Bohl | Category: New York Rangers, Top Story

NEW YORK- Henrik Lundqvist earned the nickname the King for his All-Star caliber regular seasons and his off-ice charisma.
But Lundqvist was forced to temporarily abdicate the throne after the Capitals scored five goals on its first 20 shots en route to a 5-3 victory in Game 6 in a Sunday matinee at Madison Square Garden. [...]



Sound But No Fury for Bridgeport

Apr 18th, 2009 | By Brian Bohl | Category: Sound Tigers, Top Story

UNIONDALE, NY-Without scanning the ticket stub, fans entering the Nassau Coliseum might have been confused. Three nights after the Islanders won the No. 1 overall draft pick through the lottery, there was post-season hockey in Uniondale.
Kyle Okposo was in uniform, making him one of 14 players on the roster who spent time with the Islanders [...]



Devils Take Early Lead With 4-1 Win

Apr 16th, 2009 | By Brian Bohl | Category: New Jersey Devils, Top Story

NEWARK, NJ- Scan through the NHL’s postseason media guide and the importance of quality goaltending for championship-caliber teams becomes apparent.
Martin Brodeur has led the Devils to three championships and four finals appearances. But while New Jersey claims a battle-tested netminder, Carolina counters with Cam Ward, who has also taken a team to the top and [...]



Isles Collapse to Pens, 5-3

Nov 27th, 2008 | By Brian Bohl | Category: New York Islanders

UNIONDALE, NY — Distinguishing between the defending Eastern Conference champions and a team fighting to stay out of the draft lottery was difficult through the first 39 minutes of last night’s game.
The Islanders seemed like a team in control and ready to take advantage of a lethargic Penguins club that inserted a rookie goaltender after [...]