Cizikas' goal is earliest ever in Isles 1-0 win

It took a little digging to confirm, but Casey Cizikas' goal at 1:59 of the first period tonight was the earliest in any of the 19 1-0 wins in Isles history.

In fact, it wasn't even close.  

In the first 1-0 win in franchise history, on January 13, 1976 vs. Detroit, Clark Gillies scored 6:49 into the first period; 27 Chico Resch saves later, the Isles had a 1-0 win.

That was the only time the only goal in a 1-0 Isles win had been scored in the first period...until tonight.

There have actually been more goals scored in overtime of 1-0 Isles wins (3) than in first periods.  Six have been scored in 2nd periods and six more in third periods.  The Isles have also won two 1-0 games, both against Philadelphia, in which neither team scored until the shootout.

 

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