Game Thread: New York Islanders @ Florida Panthers Dec 02 2023 6:00 PM
[NHL.com Gamecenter](https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nyi-vs-fla/2023/12/02/2023020359)
Amerant Bank Arena
Networks: BSFL MSGSN
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| Time Clock |
|:–:|
|Final
| Teams | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Total |
|:–:|:–:|:–:|:–:|:–:|
| NYI | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| FLA | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
**Scoring summary**
| Period | Time | Team | Strength | Description |
|:–:|:–:|:–:|:–:|:–|
| 1 | 12:36 | NYI | PP | [Anders Lee (5) Tip-In, Assists: Kyle Palmieri (8) Brock Nelson (7) ](https://players.brightcove.net/6415718365001/EXtG1xJ7H_default/index.html?videoId=6342265703112)|
| 1 | 13:42 | FLA | Even | [Sam Reinhart (16) Wrist, Assists: Evan Rodrigues (12) Brandon Montour (2) ](https://players.brightcove.net/6415718365001/EXtG1xJ7H_default/index.html?videoId=6342265780112)|
| 2 | 04:37 | NYI | Even | [Pierre Engvall (3) Wrist, Assists: Alexander Romanov (4) Brock Nelson (8) ](https://players.brightcove.net/6415718365001/EXtG1xJ7H_default/index.html?videoId=6342266599112)|
| 2 | 09:12 | NYI | Even | [Simon Holmstrom (7) Wrist, Assists: Julien Gauthier (2) Bo Horvat (10) ](https://players.brightcove.net/6415718365001/EXtG1xJ7H_default/index.html?videoId=6342268441112)|
| 2 | 13:14 | FLA | Even | [Matthew Tkachuk (4) Wrist, Assists: Carter Verhaeghe (9) ](https://players.brightcove.net/6415718365001/EXtG1xJ7H_default/index.html?videoId=6342266307112)|
| 3 | 03:43 | NYI | Even | [Julien Gauthier (1) Wrist, Assists: Bo Horvat (11) ](https://players.brightcove.net/6415718365001/EXtG1xJ7H_default/index.html?videoId=6342269469112)|
| 3 | 09:36 | FLA | Even | [Carter Verhaeghe (11) Backhand, Assists: Gustav Forsling (5) Aaron Ekblad (2) ](https://players.brightcove.net/6415718365001/EXtG1xJ7H_default/index.html?videoId=6342269398112)|
**Penalties**
| Period | Time | Team | Type | Min | Description |
|:–:|:–:|:–:|:–:|:–:|:–|
| 1 | 12:29 | FLA | MIN | 2 | Carter Verhaeghe hooking against Scott Mayfield |
| 1 | 14:53 | NYI | MIN | 2 | Pierre Engvall tripping against Carter Verhaeghe |
| 2 | 14:54 | FLA | MIN | 2 | Niko Mikkola holding against Julien Gauthier |
| 2 | 19:57 | NYI | MIN | 2 | Casey Cizikas interference against Sam Bennett |
| Team | Shots | Faceoff % | Blocked Shots | Hits |
|:–:|:–:|:–:|:–:|:–:|
| NYI | 27 | 40.6 | 25 | 20 |
| FLA | 45 | 59.4 | 19 | 15 |
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26 Comments
never any doubt
Sorokin deserves better.
WTF even is this team?
[Classic](https://youtu.be/LDU_Txk06tM?si=BpSsfUbeALNWOf2U&t=74)
They didn’t blow it!
The Islanders are still the only team in the NHL that has not scored an empty-net goal this season.
Good win though!
… a decent closing effort under Lambert? I must be dreaming
We’re so back
they still played like assholes but 2 points is 2 points
Somehow this team is in a playoff spot lol
Huge win. On the road against Florida without Barzy? Did anyone have us winning?
They protected a 3rd period lead. It’s an early Christmas miracle ladies and gentlemen
Did Nelson return?
Sorokin facing 43 shots and most shots average in the NHL just brings me back to the DiPietro days. dude faced so many damn shots daily.
We obviously need to play Gauthier more lol but man the Nelson injury had me thinking that was some scary shit but it was great to see him come back. I know it’s early but I think that win in Carolina really sparked this team
The New York Islanders currently possess a playoff spot
Apparently the isles are 5-1-1 in their last 7. Feels like the most under the radar 5-1-1 ever
Honestly though, why do any teams even start a goalie against us? Lmao
Makes those two fades against the Canes this season hurt so much more.
Edit: DEVILS not Canes. I’ve been drinking.
[Recap: NYI @ FLA](https://players.brightcove.net/6415718365001/EXtG1xJ7H_default/index.html?videoId=6342270404112)
I was at work so I could only listen. Would I be correct in saying we won despite all efforts to lose.
2023-24 Isles are the 09 Yankees of hockey
How are we in a playoff spot lol
A regulation win? In this economy??
The Islanders offense, is playing better. When was the last time before now, that they scored at least 4 goals 3 games in a row. If their defense is a little worse but they win, I’ll take it.
I’m mostly impressed that we won against a backup goalie.