"The Skinny"
By Eric Hornick
Game 8
Carolina 4, Isles 3
Jiri Tlusty scored twice, and the Carolina Hurricanes survived a late rally to hand the Isles a 4-3 defeat before a crowd of 13,008 at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The loss drop the Isles back to NHL .500 at 3-3-2; they are 1-3-1 in their last five games. The loss ends the Isles' 10-game point streak on home-ice (going back to last season), which matches the 1989-90 squad for the longest home-ice point streak in the post-Cup era.
The Scoring:
1st Period
NONE
2nd Period
01:05 CAR J. Tlusty (1) Backhand shot - ASST: E. Staal (3), A. Semin (1) 1 - 0 CAR
06:36 CAR PPG - J. Staal (1) Snap shot - ASST: R. Murphy (4), N. Gerbe (3) 2 - 0 CAR
13:37 CAR J. Skinner (3) Backhand shot - ASST: R. Nash (1), T. Ruutu (2) 3 - 0 CAR
18:53 NYI PPG - M. Moulson (3) Snap shot - ASST: A. MacDonald (1), J. Tavares (6) 3 - 1 CAR
3rd Period
11:06 CAR J. Tlusty (2) Wrist shot - ASST: A. Semin (2), E. Staal (4) 4 - 1 CAR
13:19 NYI PPG - F. Nielsen (4) Snap shot - ASST: K. Okposo (5), M. Moulson (2) 4 - 2 CAR
18:59 NYI K. Okposo (3) Snap shot - ASST: P. Bouchard (3), M. Moulson (3) 4 - 3 CAR
The Skinny:
The Hurricanes are now 4-0-3 in one goal games, while the Isles are 2-3-2…Jiri Tlusty did not have a point in Carolina's first eight games; he now has 6 goals in 16 career games against the Isles…The Isles had trailed by 2 goals for a total of 3:01 over the first seven games, before trailing by two, and later three, tonight… After being held pointless in the opener, John Tavares has a point in seven straight games (2nd longest streak of his career – he had a 12 game streak in 2011-12; Tavares also has a point in nine straight games against Carolina… This was the fifth straight game to be decided by one goal; seven of the Isles' eight games this season have been decided by one goal (and 11 of 12, going back to last season)…Frans Nielsen tied John Tavares for the team lead in goals (4); he had only six goals last season. Matt Moulson had three points, matching his season total for the first seven games…The Isles lost Lubomir Visnovsky with a possible concussion late in the first period…Kyle Okposo had only 3 goals in the first 37 games last season…The Isles had scored only three third period goals this season before adding two goals in the third period tonight.
Fort Never Lose (in Regulation)
Going back to last season, the Isles had been 7-0-3 in their last 10 regular season games at the Coliseum before the loss; this matches their longest point streak on home ice in the Post Cup era (9-0-1 from 12/16/89 to 1/28/90). The Isles last had a longer streak on home ice when they went 28-0-2 at the Coliseum from January 2 –October 30, 1982..
Back in Black
The Isles wore their black jerseys for the first time this season and are now 0-1-0. They went 3-2-0 last season in the black jersey.
The Shots:
Isles 7-7-11=25
Hurricanes 7-12-4=23
Home and Road
The Islanders are 3-3-2 overall, 2-1-2 at home and 1-2-0 on the road.
The Hurricanes are 4-2-3 overall, 1-1-3 at home and 3-1-0 on the road.
In the Nets
Evgeni Nabokov made 19 saves but falls to 3-2-2 on the season. Nabokov, who stayed in the game after being shaken up in a collision during the second period, falls to 8-2-2 against the Hurricanes in his career.
Cam Ward made 22 saves for Carolina to improve to 2-2-3. Ward is 17-3-3 in his career against the Isles.
Power Plays
The Islanders were 2-5 while the Hurricanes were 1-3. The third Isles goals was in essence also a power play goal, coming with Nabokov on the bench and just two seconds after a Hurricane penalty expired.
The Isles are 2-1-2 when they score at least one power play goal and 1-2-0 when they do not. All seven of the Isles' PP goals this season have come at the Coliseum (7-21 at home, 0-7 on the road).
The Isles are 0-2-2 when they allow at least one power play goal and 3-1-0 when they do not. The Isles have killed 19 of 23 opponents' power plays this season.
Three is a Magic Number
The Isles are 3-1-1 when they score at least three goals and are 0-2-1 when they do not.
Second to The One
Jack Capuano is now 2nd on the all-time Islander list in both games coached (203) and wins (87).
Most wins by Islander coaches:
1. Al Arbour 740
2. Jack Capuano 87
3. Terry Simpson 81
4. Peter Laviolette 77
5. Ted Nolan 74
Most games coached (Islanders):
1. Al Arbour 1,500
2. Jack Capuano 203
3. Mike Milbury 191
4. Terry Simpson 187
5. Scott Gordon 181
They Said It
Andrew MacDonald: "We've got to play a full 60 minutes,.here wasn't enough urgency early. We were kind of standing around a little bit too much and we got burnt a few times. It's unacceptable."
They Tweeted It
@stapenewsday Brock Nelson leaving Coliseum with his gear, headed to Bridgeport. Will play tomorrow, then #Isles will decide on a possible recall.
The Coach
"We didn't deserve the game. We didn't start the game the way we needed to start. You watch the replay of the goals, just lack of effort on a few of them. You don't expect that out of individuals."
Head of the Class
John Tavares has 259 career points; he is 58 points ahead of Matt Duchene for most among 2009 draft picks. No other player from that draft is anywhere close. Tavares also has more goals and more assists than any other player from that draft.
121 NHL Goals
Moulson has 121 career goals (115 as an Islander). While 262 players were selected before the Penguins chose Moulson in the 2003 entry draft, only 16 have more goals.
Leading Ice Men
Andrew Mac Donald played 30:25 to lead the Isles for the sixth time this season. It's the third time in his career that he has played at least 30 minutes, but the first time in a game decided in regulation. Andrej Sekera led Carolina with 28:32.
The Isles are 3-2-1 when MacDonald leads them in ice-time and 0-1-1 when Hamonic leads them.
MacDonald is the first Islander to play over 30 minutes in a game decided in regulation since Tom Poti did so on April 7, 2007 vs Philadelphia. The last seven times an Islander had played over 30 minutes was in overtime games.
In the Circle
The Islanders won 29 of 53 draws. Casey Cizikas won 7 of 9 to lead the Isles for the fourth straight game; he has won 31 of 47 in the last four games. Jordan Staal won 12 of 22 for Carolina.
Heavy Hitters
The Islanders out-hit Carolina 13-7. Matt Martin had six hits to lead the Isles. There were no fights, leaving the season total at 1: Boulton (1).
Giving Up the Body
The Isles were credited with 13 blocked shots; Brian Strait led the way with three.
All–time Winners
The Islanders drop to nine games over all-time NHL .500 (1374-1365-441 in 3,180 games). The Isles have finished every season since 1977-78 above all-time NHL .500.
Ironmen
John Tavares is the reigning Islanders' ironman. Tavares has now played in 215 consecutive games.
Frans Nielsen (138) and Kyle Okposo (121) also have streaks of at least 100 consecutive games.
Longest Consecutive Game Streaks, Post Cup Era
· Matt Moulson 10/3/2009- 4/4/2013 284
· Richard Park 10/5/2006 – 2/18/2009 221
· Bryan McCabe 10/7/1995-2/4/1998 220
· Bryan Trottier 3/7/1981- 1/12/1984 219
· John Tavares 10/16/10 – CURRENT 215
· Mariusz Czerkawski 12/23/1999 – 4/14/2002 215
Missing Men
Matt Carkner replaced Matt Donovan in the lineup; Brock Nelson was scratched for the third straight game and was loaned to Bridgeport after the game. Eric Boulton was also scratched. The Isles have lost four games this season due to injury.
Lubomir Visnovsky suffered a concussion in the first period and not return.
Career Wins, Active Goalies
Career Wins
19. Gump Worsley 335
20. Nikolai Khabibulin 333
Career Shutouts, Active Goalies
Career Shutouts
18 Clint Benedict 57
19 Evgeni Nabokov 55
20 Bernie Parent 54
20 Ed Giacomin 54
Career Goals as an Islander
| 17 | Duane Sutter | 121 |
| 18 | Alexei Yashin | 119 |
| 19 | Mark Parrish | 118 |
| 19 | Steve Thomas | 118 |
| 21 | Ray Ferraro | 116 |
| 21 | John Tavares | 116 |
| 23 | Matt Moulson | 115 |
| 24 | Benoit Hogue | 105 |
| 24 | Ed Westfall | 105 |
| | | |
| Career Assists as an Islander | ||
| 24 | Mariusz Czerkawski | 150 |
| 25 | Travis Green | 145 |
| 26 | John Tavares | 143 |
| 27 | Frans Nielsen | 140 |
| 27 | Steve Thomas | 140 |
| 29 | Mark Streit | 139 |
Career Games as an Islander (skaters)
| 39 | Randy Wood | 381 |
| 40 | Frans Nielsen | 375 |
| 41 | Dave Scatchard | 347 |
| 42 | Alexei Yashin | 346 |
| 43 | Mark Parrish | 345 |
| 44 | Marty McInnis | 337 |
| 44 | Josh Bailey | 337 |
| 46 | Robert Goring | 332 |
| 46 | Oleg Kvasha | 332 |
| 48 | Bruno Gervais | 331 |
| 48 | Zigmund Palffy | 331 |
| 50 | Shawn Bates | 330 |
| 51 | Kyle Okposo | 327 |
| 51 | Eric Cairns | 327 |
| 53 | Alan Kerr | 326 |
| 54 | Brad Dalgarno | 321 |
| 55 | Ray Ferraro | 316 |
| 55 | Steve Webb | 316 |
| 55 | Richard Park | 316 |
| 58 | Gerald Diduck | 314 |
| 59 | Mikko Makela | 307 |
| 60 | Gordon Lane | 304 |
| 61 | Matt Moulson | 301 |
| 62 | Arron Asham | 300 |
| 62 | Roman Hamrlik | 300 |
| 64 | John Tavares | 299 |
| 65 | Gordon Dineen | 287 |
| | | |
Career Points as an Islander
| 20 | Ed Westfall | 286 |
| 21 | John Tavares | 259 |
| 22 | Jason Blake | 258 |
| 22 | Steve Thomas | 258 |
| 29 | Benoit Hogue | 221 |
| 29 | Trent Hunter | 221 |
| 31 | Matt Moulson | 220 |
| 32 | Mikko Makela | 219 |
| 33 | Mark Parrish | 214 |
| 34 | Garry Howatt | 213 |
| 34 | Jean Potvin | 213 |
| 36 | Anders Kallur | 211 |
| 37 | Frans Nielsen | 204 |
| 38 | Marty McInnis | 198 |
| 39 | Wayne Merrick | 197 |
| 40 | Robert Goring | 195 |
| 41 | Kyle Okposo | 193 |
| 42 | Jeffrey Norton | 188 |
Season Series Stats
The Hurricanes lead the season series one game to none (and two points to none) with three games to play. The teams will next play on November 7th in Raleigh.
The Isles have lost four straight (0-3-1) to Carolina and the Hurricanes hold a 21-5-5 record in the last 31 games between the teams. At the Coliseum, the Isles fall to 3-9-1 in their last 13 at home against Carolina, but two of those wins have come in extra time, leaving Carolina 10-1-2 in those same thirteen games.
Happy Anniversary
8 years ago tonight (10-19-05): In the first shootout in club history, the Islanders defeat the Rangers 3-2 at Madison Square Garden. Miroslav Satan had the game-deciding goal to give Rick DiPietro the first of his club record 19 shootout wins.
The Isles are now 6-6-3 on this date.
On The Farm
Bridgeport, 1-3-0-0 on the season, is off until Sunday afternoon when they entertain Binghamton at 3:00.
Up Next
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22nd—VANCOUVER AT ISLANDERS 7:00PM
[MSG+ (Islanders pre-game at 6:30pm), 88.7 WRHU-FM, 103.9 WRCN-FM]
John Tortorella returns to New York, but this time with the Vancouver Canucks.
[MSG+ (Islanders pre-game at 6:30pm), 88.7 WRHU-FM, 103.9 WRCN-FM]
John Tortorella returns to New York, but this time with the Vancouver Canucks.
This is the first of two meetings between the teams. The Isles have gone 4-1-3 at the Coliseum against Vancouver, dating back to 1999.
Eric Hornick has been the statistician on Islander home game telecasts since 1982. Information contained in "The Skinny" has been gathered from various sources. Follow Eric @ehornick on Twitter.
Forever1940 is the nom de plume of Eric Hornick, statistician on Islander home telecasts since January 21, 1982. Visit my blog: NYISkinny.com and follow me on Twitter @ehornick
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