Islanders sink Wings 2-0 at home

by Christy on Mar 27, 2009 11:20 PM CDT in Game Recaps

Thanks to superb goaltending from former Wing Joey MacDonald, the New York Islanders (25-41-8) grabbed a 2-0 victory over the Detroit Red Wings (49-17-9) at Joe Louis Arena. MacDonald made 42 saves in the shutout win.

Detroit got out to a slow start in the first period, being outshot 12-9. The game's only two goals came in the middle frame. Frans Nielsen scored a shorthanded tally at 8:41. Josh Bailey would pad New York's lead at 15:09 when he converted on a rebound opportunity.

The Wings had their chances with the puck going off goal posts and crossbars. MacDonald was just playing at the top of his game, earning the Islanders' first shutout over Detroit since 1981. For more on the game from the Islanders' perspective, please check out Lighthouse Hockey.

Despite the strong third period when the Wings registered 19 shots compared to New York's seven, Detroit was unable to get on the board. Chris Osgood made 28 saves in the loss.

Detroit will host Nashville on Sunday at 5 p.m. at Joe Louis Arena and have another chance to win their 50th game this season, marking the fourth straight season Detroit has done so.

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disappointing loss

I didn’t see the game (school and MSU game) but judging from the write up it just sounds like we were unlucky and the Islanders’ goalie played the game of his life. Normally these don’t bug me every now and then, but we have lost our fair share of games against unworthy opponents in the past couple weeks.

by Detroit4lyfe on Mar 28, 2009 12:13 AM CDT reply actions

Yeah.

Despite actually being at the Joe for the game, I was unable to watch anything as I was selling 50/50 raffle tickets. However from what I hear, MacDonald just played the game of his season.

Yes, it’s frustrating to lose this one but I’m not that concerned or upset about the loss.

by Christy on Mar 28, 2009 9:00 PM CDT reply actions