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Wednesday, December 10, 2003

Islanders

FINAL OT
0 - 1

Devils

FINAL OT	1	2	3	OT	T
Islanders	0	0	0	0	0
Devils	0	0	0	1	1

STATS

GOAL SCORERS

NJD: P. Elias (02:09 - OT)

GOALIES

NYI: G. Snow (L)

NJD: M. Brodeur (W)

Associated Press

Islanders-Devils Preview

GAME: New York Islanders (11-13-2-0) at New Jersey Devils (14-5-6-0).

TIME: Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST.

If the New York Islanders are finally getting their act together, a trip to New Jersey will tell the story.

The resurgent Islanders hope to end their recent problems against the Devils and extend their overall winning streak to three games when the teams meet at Continental Airlines Arena.

New York has won two straight following a season-high seven-game losing streak.

Shawn Bates and Trent Hunter had a goal and two assists apiece, and set up Radek Martinek's go-ahead score in the third period as the Islanders battled back from a two-goal hole to defeat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-2 on Tuesday.

Hunter took Arron Asham's spot on the line with Michael Peca and Bates and made the difference in the come-from-behind win.

"That line needed a little jump on that side, and Hunter was just what the doctor ordered," Islanders coach Steve Stirling said.

As good as the Islanders feel right now, a win over the defending Stanley Cup champions would do wonders for their confidence. New York has managed just seven goals during an 0-5-1 skid against New Jersey, and has been outscored by a combined 10-0 in the last two meetings.

The Islanders last beat the Devils on April 1, 2002, 4-2 at Nassau Coliseum.

If the Islanders are to start beating teams like the Devils, they'll need to make immediate improvements on their league-worst power play. They went 0-for-5 with the man advantage Tuesday, and have scored only 11 power-play goals this season.

New York's struggles could work to the advantage of one of New Jersey's strengths as the Devils lead the league in penalty-killing percentage, allowing a league-low 10 power-play goals.

The Devils have also won two in a row, including a stirring 2-1 victory over Ottawa on Saturday. New Jersey struck for both of its goals in the final 1:37, capped by Brian Gionta's game-winner with just 18 seconds left.

Martin Brodeur made 18 saves for his league high-tying 14th win of the season. The reigning Vezina Trophy winner leads the NHL with five shutouts.

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EASTERN CONFERENCE

	TEAM		GP	W	L	OT	GF	GA	PTS
1		z - PIT	48	36	12	0	165	119	72
2		y - MTL	48	29	14	5	149	126	63
3		y - WSH	48	27	18	3	149	130	57
4		x - BOS	48	28	14	6	131	109	62
5		x - TOR	48	26	17	5	145	133	57
6		x - NYR	48	26	18	4	130	112	56
7		x - OTT	48	25	17	6	116	104	56
8		x - NYI	48	24	17	7	139	139	55
9		WPG	48	24	21	3	128	144	51
10		PHI	48	23	22	3	133	141	49
11		NJD	48	19	19	10	112	129	48
12		BUF	48	21	21	6	125	143	48
13		CAR	48	19	25	4	128	160	42
14		TBL	48	18	26	4	148	150	40
15		FLA	48	15	27	6	112	171	36

COMPLETE STANDINGS

STATS

2012-2013 REGULAR SEASON

SKATERS:	GP	G	A	+/-	Pts
P. Elias	48	14	22	5	36
I. Kovalchuk	37	11	20	-6	31
D. Clarkson	48	15	9	-6	24
T. Zajac	48	7	13	-5	20
M. Zidlicky	48	4	15	-12	19
S. Sullivan	42	7	10	-12	17
A. Henrique	42	11	5	-3	16
A. Greene	48	4	12	12	16
S. Bernier	47	8	7	-7	15
R. Carter	44	6	9	-2	15