NY Islanders vs. Ottawa Senators - LocalApple

PaullyInNYC · 11-28-2007, 10:34 AM

Ottawa looks to end its skid and beat New York for the ninth straight time Wednesday when the teams meet for the first time this season.

The Senators (16-5-1) began 2007-08 with 15 wins in 17 games, but have since dropped four of five, including their last three. They haven't suffered four straight defeats since a five-game slide from Oct. 28-Nov. 8, 2006.

The Islanders (12-8-1) have been bad lately, losing three of four following an 8-3-0 stretch. New York, though, did earn a point for the second straight game Monday, falling 3-2 in overtime to Dallas.

Miroslav Satan's power-play goal with 2:38 remaining in regulation tied it for the Islanders, but Dallas scored 35 seconds into overtime to hand New York only its fourth loss in 12 home games.
The Islanders haven't scored more than two goals in nine consecutive games, going 4-4-1 in that span, and have an NHL-low 51 goals.

"We got a good power-play goal at the end," center Mike Comrie said, "but it's disappointing when you give up that point."

New York coach Ted Nolan, however, was pleased his team didn't walk away empty-handed.

"It was one of those games where maybe we shouldn't have gotten a point," Nolan told the Islanders' official Web site. "We found a way to get a point and it all equals out in the end."

bigapple · 11-28-2007, 10:39 AM

There is no way the top team in the East loses 4 games in a row. Ottawa is TOO GOOD to let that happen. They will put the NY Islanders in check tonite and the Islanders will see how a top tier team performs tonite.

Prediction Ottawa 5-2.

citydude · 11-28-2007, 10:42 AM

I agree there is NO way the NY Islanders will be able to handle the high powered Senators. They are too fast and too skilled for the Islanders. Ottawa also has too much veteran leadership that i just dont see how it is possible they faulter to the Islander.

Dont get me wrong the NY Islanders have surprised a lot of people this year and they will DEF be in the playoffs...but Ottawa is a level above them.

PaullyInNYC · 11-28-2007, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigapple

There is no way the top team in the East loses 4 games in a row. Ottawa is TOO GOOD to let that happen. They will put the NY Islanders in check tonite and the Islanders will see how a top tier team performs tonite.

Prediction Ottawa 5-2.

NY Islanders out shoot the Senators 11-9 and also scored the first goal. Josef Vasicek made it 1-0. WOOHOOO!

PaullyInNYC · 11-28-2007, 08:04 PM

Mezsaros scored to tie the game at 1 for the Ottawa senators

but Mike Sillinger came rigth back to give the NY Islanders a 2-1 lead.

PaullyInNYC · 11-28-2007, 08:28 PM

Meszaros scores his second goal for Ottawa. Its tied at 2 a piece and now comes overtime

11-28-2007, 10:34 AM	#1
PaullyInNYC Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 1,297	NY Islanders vs. Ottawa Senators Ottawa looks to end its skid and beat New York for the ninth straight time Wednesday when the teams meet for the first time this season. The Senators (16-5-1) began 2007-08 with 15 wins in 17 games, but have since dropped four of five, including their last three. They haven't suffered four straight defeats since a five-game slide from Oct. 28-Nov. 8, 2006. The Islanders (12-8-1) have been bad lately, losing three of four following an 8-3-0 stretch. New York, though, did earn a point for the second straight game Monday, falling 3-2 in overtime to Dallas. Miroslav Satan's power-play goal with 2:38 remaining in regulation tied it for the Islanders, but Dallas scored 35 seconds into overtime to hand New York only its fourth loss in 12 home games. The Islanders haven't scored more than two goals in nine consecutive games, going 4-4-1 in that span, and have an NHL-low 51 goals. "We got a good power-play goal at the end," center Mike Comrie said, "but it's disappointing when you give up that point." New York coach Ted Nolan, however, was pleased his team didn't walk away empty-handed. "It was one of those games where maybe we shouldn't have gotten a point," Nolan told the Islanders' official Web site. "We found a way to get a point and it all equals out in the end."

11-28-2007, 10:39 AM	#2
bigapple Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 287	Re: NY Islanders vs. Ottawa Senators There is no way the top team in the East loses 4 games in a row. Ottawa is TOO GOOD to let that happen. They will put the NY Islanders in check tonite and the Islanders will see how a top tier team performs tonite. Prediction Ottawa 5-2.

11-28-2007, 10:42 AM	#3
citydude Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 131	Re: NY Islanders vs. Ottawa Senators I agree there is NO way the NY Islanders will be able to handle the high powered Senators. They are too fast and too skilled for the Islanders. Ottawa also has too much veteran leadership that i just dont see how it is possible they faulter to the Islander. Dont get me wrong the NY Islanders have surprised a lot of people this year and they will DEF be in the playoffs...but Ottawa is a level above them.

11-28-2007, 08:04 PM	#5
PaullyInNYC Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 1,297	Re: NY Islanders vs. Ottawa Senators Mezsaros scored to tie the game at 1 for the Ottawa senators but Mike Sillinger came rigth back to give the NY Islanders a 2-1 lead.

11-28-2007, 08:28 PM	#6
PaullyInNYC Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 1,297	Re: NY Islanders vs. Ottawa Senators Meszaros scores his second goal for Ottawa. Its tied at 2 a piece and now comes overtime

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