SB Nation New York - New York Islanders At Pittsburgh Penguins: Isles Lose Again, Goalie Pulledhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48977/ny-fave.png2011-10-28T09:07:00-04:00http://newyork.sbnation.com/rss/stream/22822762011-10-28T09:07:00-04:002011-10-28T09:07:00-04:00Penguins 3, Islanders 2 (SO): Pittsburgh Defeats New York Again
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<p>After beginning the season 3-1 the Islanders are now 3-4-1 and have played four consecutive games without recording a win – their last win coming against the <a href="https://www.blueshirtbanter.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Rangers</a> on October 15. Earlier this week they were shut out by the <a href="https://www.pensburgh.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Penguins</a> on their home ice, before traveling to Pittsburgh losing 3-2 in a shootout last night.</p>
<p>Goalie <span>Evgeni Nabokov</span> played well, finishing with 30 saves, but was pulled from the game during the shootout. Coach Jack Capuano said of Evgeni, "[he] obviously wasn't feeling well and needed to come out."</p>
<p>Islanders left wing <span>Matt Martin</span> finished with one goal, while Penguins left wing <span>Chris Kunitz</span> finished with a goal and an assist. </p>
<p>The Islanders now sit dead-last in their division at 3-4-1 with seven points. Their next game is at home against the <a href="https://www.fearthefin.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">San Jose Sharks</a> on Saturday – the beginning of a three-game home-stand. </p>
<p><i>- For more on the Islanders, check our the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.lighthousehockey.com/">New York Islanders team page</a> and our Islanders community blog, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.lighthousehockey.com/">Lighthouse Hockey</a>. </i></p>
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https://newyork.sbnation.com/new-york-islanders/2011/10/28/2520382/islanders-penguins-final-score-nhl-scores-standingsJordan Sams2011-10-27T08:42:06-04:002011-10-27T08:42:06-04:00New York Islanders At Pittsburgh Penguins: Isles Have Lost Three Straight
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<figcaption>Jay Pandolfo of the New York Islanders checks Ben Lovejoy of the Pittsburgh Penguins at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on October 25, 2011 in Uniondale, New York. The Penguins shut out the Islanders 3-0. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) | Getty Images</figcaption>
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<p>Pittsburgh beat the Islanders in their first meeting on Tuesday. On Thursday the Islanders get a second chance.</p> <p>The <a href="https://www.lighthousehockey.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">New York Islanders</a> get the <a href="https://www.pensburgh.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Penguins</a> on their schedule for the second time in three days on Thursday, completing their home-and-home with the Atlantic Division leaders in Pittsburgh. Game time is 7 p.m. ET (MSG +).</p>
<p>The Penguins (7-2-2) shutout New York on Tuesday, extending the Islanders losing streak to three games. New York (3-4-0) out-shot Pittsburgh, but Penguins goaltender <span>Marc-Andre Fleury</span> starred as Pittsburgh won, 3-0</p>
<p>Not all was bad, though. Newsday's <a target="_blank" href="http://twitter.com/#!/alanhahn/status/129004122056818689">Alan Hahn tweeted</a>, "First indication that Isles are respected again: opponents no longer tossing their backup goalie against them. Fleury has been sensational."</p>
<p>The Islanders must contend with the return of Penguins forward <span>Evgeni Malkin</span>, who returned to the ice Tuesday after missing about two weeks with a knee injury. Malkin didn't score against the the Islanders, but he did log significant minutes. The more he gets comfortable on the ice, the more he could be a problem for New York.</p>
<p><i>-- For more on the Islanders, check our the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.lighthousehockey.com/">New York Islanders</a> team page and our Islanders community blog, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.lighthousehockey.com/">Lighthouse Hockey</a>. To read about the Peguins, check out of blog, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.pensburgh.com/">PensBurgh</a>. </i></p>
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https://newyork.sbnation.com/new-york-islanders/2011/10/27/2518091/islanders-schedule-2011-pittsburgh-penguins-game-time-tv-informationMichael Katz