- 1 hour ago
- #nhl26
- #feeltheclaw
- #isles
St Pete Bears VS New York Islanders
#NHL26 #FeelTheClaw #Isles
Subscribe
Follow Me:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonjonrules
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/johnjohnjohnston
TikTok: johnjohnjohnston
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/John-Johns-Gaming-Channel-112021813937074
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/johnjohnjohnston
WATCH MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS
Franchise Mode: https://dailymotion.com/playlist/xaqh34
#NHL26 #FeelTheClaw #Isles
Subscribe
Follow Me:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonjonrules
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/johnjohnjohnston
TikTok: johnjohnjohnston
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/John-Johns-Gaming-Channel-112021813937074
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/johnjohnjohnston
WATCH MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS
Franchise Mode: https://dailymotion.com/playlist/xaqh34
Category
🎮️
GamingTranscript
00:00:10New York's got bragging rights entering this one after winning the last time.
00:00:15Harzals won to watch having scored the overtime winner the last time they faced off.
00:00:20Halat's goals were impressive in the last game, but how about those takeaways?
00:00:24Two great stars, two teams that just don't like each other.
00:00:28All that is magic on the ice. Next.
00:00:33Two teams looking starved for a win, and we are set to go.
00:00:39The Islanders are going to start with the puck after taking the opening draw.
00:00:45Puck right, right through New York's got the puck.
00:00:49Bricks it, and it's deflected off someone in front.
00:00:53St. Petersburg's got the puck behind the deck.
00:00:56The Islanders have it in the offensive zone.
00:01:01Harzals, one of those players who thrives in this rivalry.
00:01:04He scored the overtime winner, and the fans remember it from last game.
00:01:07Well, they're plotting him on right now. There's no question about it.
00:01:10But listen, he has really dictated tempo.
00:01:12Now that the puck is on his set, the fans are letting him know how much they appreciate him.
00:01:16Take it along the wall by Fabry.
00:01:20Good hit to knock the puck loose.
00:01:24And now it's grabbed by Tucker.
00:01:26Quick feed to D'Angelo.
00:01:29Picking up momentum inside the neutral zone.
00:01:33Puck picked up by Pellick.
00:01:37St. Petersburg's got a hold of the puck now.
00:01:40Loses his balance on the play.
00:01:43And he takes the feed.
00:01:47And a lot of much on that one.
00:01:49Passes it over to Sezoukis.
00:01:53St. Petersburg's got the puck along the wall.
00:01:56Moves it to Perrin.
00:01:58St. Petersburg's going on the attack as they gain the zone.
00:02:02Perrin avoids the poke check and maintains possession.
00:02:05And now it's turned away.
00:02:07Taken by Polina.
00:02:10Perrin stick handling in his own zone.
00:02:13Deflected away.
00:02:14Nice defensive use of the stick there.
00:02:17St. Petersburg's gained possession along the boards.
00:02:22Passes it over to Perrin.
00:02:23Tremendous stop by Sezoukis.
00:02:26He does a great job of having sound positional play based on where the puck is
00:02:29on that low-inners spot.
00:02:31And he makes himself big.
00:02:32Takes away the holes.
00:02:33And makes a save.
00:02:35And he connects with the long bomb.
00:02:37That's how you get north in a very fantastic stretch pass.
00:02:42Slides it across.
00:02:44And the traffic neutralizes that threat.
00:02:47Nice hit on the play there.
00:02:52St. Petersburg's got a hold of it along the wall.
00:02:59Feeds the puck up to Paul Mary.
00:03:04And he takes the pass.
00:03:07Tuck is picked up here in the neutral ice by Palat.
00:03:11Moves the puck a little bit to stay.
00:03:13Ray shoved it by the blocker.
00:03:16Tuck's lugging the puck.
00:03:19Looking to make something happen at center.
00:03:22takes the feed at center
00:03:24and moves forward
00:03:25and he catches that one with the glove
00:03:33well I love what he's trying to do here James
00:03:35he wants to separate the body from puck
00:03:37and that's exactly what you gotta do
00:03:38you gotta play with a competitive edge
00:03:40and an intensity
00:03:50more than half the period left to play
00:03:53still looking for our first goal
00:03:56and they take possession off the trot here at their own end
00:04:01slides the puck over
00:04:02from the neutral zone now
00:04:05steeped up along the wall by Glendane
00:04:07and that's intercepted by Mathia
00:04:10the Islanders played along the wing
00:04:14St. Petersburg's got possession of the puck
00:04:19oh we'll get some tired defenders
00:04:21as icing is the call
00:04:27officials getting ready to drop the puck
00:04:29puck possession so key in today's game
00:04:33New York got it and they're on the attack
00:04:35puck possession right off the draw
00:04:38but James against a very tired group
00:04:40who just iced the puck leads to an opportunity
00:04:44here's a short pass to Cartier
00:04:47I'm gonna guess that he's gonna look to drive the net
00:04:49and shoot the puck
00:04:50and that he's one goal away from his next milestone
00:04:55quick pass to Struble
00:04:58takes the feed
00:05:02with possession along the wall
00:05:04nowhere for that shot to go through
00:05:08sends it in deep
00:05:11St. Petersburg's got a hold of it against the wall
00:05:27I don't think we talk often enough about the skill of balance on your edges
00:05:32I mean he is able to manipulate
00:05:35here's the punchline
00:05:38here's the punchline
00:05:38here's the punchline
00:05:39here's the punchline
00:05:40here's the punchline
00:05:41finish on the court
00:05:42well a nice play to pull away from the back here
00:05:45James run on one battle against the goaltender
00:05:47and he's the victor
00:05:49well this breakaway is perfectly executed
00:05:52James he knows his bread and butter
00:05:54is his great shot
00:05:55he sees an opening and he takes it
00:06:15New York's finally lit the lamp for the first time in this one
00:06:18as we just passed the midway marker the first
00:06:20and this is really important to open the game up
00:06:23it's also important for the coach to utilize their bench
00:06:25everyone wants to the game
00:06:26they want to contribute
00:06:27you can see with that pull
00:06:28everyone standing up on edge
00:06:30tapping their six
00:06:31they know that they've got the life now
00:06:32they know they've got the momentum
00:06:33now they've got to do something with it
00:06:36tosses it on to pull up
00:06:37what a steal in his own end
00:06:40they've got rippers here
00:06:43picked up along the boards by Barzell
00:06:46hits off the feed
00:06:48down the right wing
00:06:49and into the offensive zone
00:06:51passes it over
00:06:53New York's going to play the puck
00:06:54from behind the carriage
00:06:56pushes it across to Palmieri
00:06:59grabs the puck away
00:07:01the Bears take overall possession
00:07:08Stetland's got it to the side
00:07:11dishes it off
00:07:14takes the feed
00:07:16the Bears working around near the back end
00:07:19from right out of midair
00:07:21he backs it down
00:07:26the Islanders move to the offensive zone
00:07:28stopped by the goaltender
00:07:30getting a piece of that one
00:07:32great positioning by the goaltender
00:07:34to redirect it to the corner
00:07:36getting it out of danger
00:07:39slides the puck down
00:07:40good stand up hit
00:07:44there's a shot
00:07:45and that carries off a body in traffic
00:07:48the Bears gain position
00:07:50gains it over
00:07:52looking to make something happen
00:07:54along the boards
00:07:55big time stop
00:07:57there's the whistle
00:08:05here in the back half of this period
00:08:081-0 is where we sit at this point
00:08:12Zizekas takes possession
00:08:13right off the draw
00:08:16Holmstrom's got the puck
00:08:17through the neutral zone
00:08:18that's blocked
00:08:20St. Petersburg's got control of it now
00:08:22from their own end
00:08:24Carrick's gaining momentum
00:08:26right off main street
00:08:28and on the attack
00:08:31big play inside the defensive zone
00:08:35Lorzahn's carrying it ahead
00:08:38the Islanders take possession
00:08:39in the defensive end
00:08:42puck scooped up by Pellick
00:08:43here's a shot
00:08:45and there's the save
00:08:46St. Petersburg's got the puck
00:08:49along the boards
00:08:51exploring options here
00:08:52inside the defensive zone
00:08:55receives the pass
00:08:57and it's stuck by the glove
00:08:59nice play there
00:09:01New York's got the puck
00:09:02in the defensive end
00:09:05puck hops out of the offensive zone
00:09:07they'll be first to do it
00:09:08over from center
00:09:09can't keep a hold of it
00:09:10after that hit
00:09:13looking to make something happen
00:09:14in the offensive zone
00:09:15New York's got the puck
00:09:17and that's offside
00:09:19stopping the play
00:09:24getting into the later stages
00:09:25of this period
00:09:26we've got a 1-0 hockey game thus far
00:09:29and off the faceoff
00:09:31they take possession
00:09:35slides it across
00:09:38New York's got it
00:09:39from behind the net
00:09:41tries to feed it
00:09:42over to Siplikov
00:09:44he got all on that one
00:09:45a spirited battle
00:09:47along the boards
00:09:53for the puck
00:09:53Glenn Dennings
00:09:54got it along the way
00:09:58grabbed along the board
00:09:59by Heidemann
00:10:00good time to elision
00:10:02and look at that
00:10:03he landed right on his own bench
00:10:04well you know
00:10:05that the one doing the hit
00:10:06likes this
00:10:07to send a message
00:10:08sends it right over the board
00:10:09to the laps of your teammates
00:10:11it's embarrassing either way
00:10:12no question
00:10:13that you got off your feet
00:10:14and you wound up
00:10:15on your bench
00:10:15clock kicking down here
00:10:17inside the first period
00:10:20the Islanders
00:10:21can't along the boards
00:10:23takes a shot
00:10:24oh and he somehow
00:10:26got a little piece of it
00:10:28and it stays out of the net
00:10:30and he grabs the loose puck
00:10:31and he's in all alone
00:10:32trying to sneak loose
00:10:34great save
00:10:41well this is a highly entertaining game here
00:10:43James
00:10:43the puck goes one way
00:10:44and then the other
00:10:45it's a track meet out there
00:10:46coaches certainly won't like it
00:10:48because it means
00:10:48that neither team's playing strong defense
00:10:58play set to resume
00:10:59with the faceoff
00:11:00ready to go
00:11:06Torvats won the draw
00:11:07deep in the defensive zone
00:11:12here's a shot
00:11:13and one last save
00:11:16that's it for period number one
00:11:18second period action
00:11:19coming up in moments
00:11:20here on EA Sports
00:11:21this is a game of hockey
00:11:24hot stuff
00:11:25the new restrictions
00:11:26are going to the lake
00:11:27because
00:11:28it's going to the lake
00:11:29and not a game store
00:11:30make your job
00:11:32afford their history
00:11:33a game
00:11:56it's going to the lake
00:12:10it's going to the lake
00:12:32up
00:20:02There's the whistle.
00:20:03There's the whistle.
00:20:03We get a face-off after the goalie covers up.
00:20:12Lots of time left in this period.
00:20:14New York's ahead.
00:20:16New York's ahead 1-0.
00:20:17New York's ahead 1-0.
00:20:20The Islanders win the defensive zone face-off.
00:20:24There's a pass-up.
00:20:26There's a pass-up.
00:20:29Here they come on the attack.
00:20:39Here they come on the attack.
00:20:48He's physically engaged.
00:20:49He's physically engaged.
00:20:49He's physically engaged with a huge hit that creates a turnover.
00:20:51He's physically engaged with a huge hit that creates a turnover.
00:21:16And they lost to the game.
00:21:17And they lost to the game.
00:21:17And they lost to the game last time.
00:21:18And they lost to the game last time.
00:21:18They're trailing in this one.
00:21:19And the coach now frustrated behind the bench.
00:21:21He knows this is war and he wants to win it.
00:21:24The Islanders have taken a 2-0 lead now here in period number two.
00:21:27Yeah, and they've had the majority shots on goal.
00:21:30So this is not a surprise that they have the two-goal cushion here, James.
00:21:33They've been real offensive in the offensive zone with their motion and throwing everything at the net.
00:21:41Passes it over.
00:21:45Takes the pass.
00:21:48Here's a shot.
00:21:49And too much traffic in front blocks that one.
00:21:53Solid trick to slow him down.
00:21:57St. Petersburg's got the puck along the wall.
00:22:01New York's got possession here in the neutral zone.
00:22:04Along the half wall with the puck.
00:22:07Dishes it off.
00:22:09Oh, it's a great shot block there.
00:22:11Well, yeah.
00:22:11I mean, it's a great scoring chance.
00:22:13And you ought to make sure that you get in front of that one.
00:22:15And he did.
00:22:16He gets all of it.
00:22:17Quick pass to Hallow.
00:22:20New York starts the puck against the half wall.
00:22:23The Bears gain control of the puck.
00:22:26Puck picked up by Smith.
00:22:29Feeds it over.
00:22:31New York's got the puck.
00:22:34Long pass across the ice.
00:22:37And now it's over to Lee.
00:22:41Taken by Cartier.
00:22:44Moved up ahead here in the neutral zone.
00:22:49From the blue line.
00:22:50The lane was plugged up and that shot's blocked.
00:22:54Quick feed to Mayfield.
00:22:58Close to the crease.
00:23:00St. Petersburg's got the puck inside the defensive zone.
00:23:04Glenn Denning's taking it from his own end.
00:23:07The Islanders get a hold of the puck in the open ice.
00:23:14St. Petersburg's got a hold of it against the wall.
00:23:18The Islanders going to work on offense.
00:23:21Puck battle along the boards.
00:23:23Takes a couple of knocks and loses control.
00:23:29And they get the puck out of the defensive end.
00:23:32Oh, the sauce on their pass.
00:23:37He grabs the puck here at the point.
00:23:40He got a hold of that hit on the play.
00:23:44Laps into the offensive zone.
00:23:50Graves the puck.
00:23:52St. Petersburg's got it along the wall.
00:23:55Into the offensive zone down the right wing.
00:23:59Plays the puck up ahead.
00:24:06Plays the puck up ahead.
00:24:07St. Petersburg's got a hold of the puck now.
00:24:10Gets the puck.
00:24:11This is a dialed in goaltender.
00:24:13Very aware.
00:24:14Knows where the shooter is in that low slot.
00:24:16And makes a save.
00:24:21New York's been rewarded for their high activity in the offensive zone
00:24:25with lots of shots.
00:24:26And they lead it here in the second.
00:24:30Can they take advantage after winning that draw?
00:24:33Moose it to Burroughs.
00:24:37The Islanders get a hold of the puck in their own end.
00:24:40Gains the zone from the right side.
00:24:45Slides it diagonally to Palmieri.
00:24:49St. Petersburg's got a hold of the puck.
00:24:54Moose it quickly over to Burroughs.
00:24:56Nice save by the goaltender to get a pat on that.
00:25:00That's a great save but the goaltender had to get out to the top of his crease,
00:25:03take away all the ice and make himself as big as possible.
00:25:08Sends the pass over.
00:25:10Pass stooped up by Barzell.
00:25:14Gains the zone through center.
00:25:18Taken along the wall by Drouet.
00:25:21Trying to get the puck out of his own end.
00:25:24And now it's grabbed by Obey Kubel.
00:25:27The Islanders look to start the transition game.
00:25:31And that pass attempt is deflected.
00:25:34St. Petersburg's looking to break out.
00:25:41Makes a move in front.
00:25:43Denies him!
00:25:45Well the shooter's in a coveted spot on the ice.
00:25:47Right in the middle of it with a good look.
00:25:49And he makes an incredible save by getting square to the puck
00:25:51and turning it aside.
00:25:54D'Angelo's got it in the defensive end.
00:25:57Takes the pass on the left wing.
00:25:59Pass it through.
00:26:00And that chance is blocked.
00:26:04Nearing the point.
00:26:05Nearing the point.
00:26:06Handles the puck.
00:26:09St. Petersburg's got it near the point.
00:26:17Slides it across.
00:26:19Turns outside with the glove.
00:26:26Sorokin sounds his rhythm here, James.
00:26:28Looking real nice in his crease.
00:26:29The way he's moving,
00:26:30taking away a huge opportunity for his opponent
00:26:32with that high-danger save.
00:26:43Just here in the late stages of this frame,
00:26:46New York's got some breathing room
00:26:48as they lead it 2-0.
00:26:50Play resumes here as he wins the draw
00:26:52inside the offensive zone.
00:26:55Smith's got the puck through the back end.
00:26:57And the traffic jam in front blocks the shot.
00:27:01Here's a short pass to D'Angelo.
00:27:08The Islanders move the puck in the defensive zone.
00:27:12Taken by Horvath.
00:27:15Quick pass across to Romanov.
00:27:19Skates in the crease.
00:27:21Huge stop by Ellis.
00:27:24Here they come on the edge.
00:27:26Break away.
00:27:26It's a break away as he shakes the defender.
00:27:29And that chance falls apart.
00:27:31Well, yeah, and I think that, you know,
00:27:33he was looking at the goaltender,
00:27:34seeing where they were at, right?
00:27:36So, recognizing whether he needed to shoot or Deke,
00:27:39and just a misfire, a miscue there
00:27:41that's extremely frustrating for him and his team.
00:27:44The centermen glide into position.
00:27:52The Islanders win the draw here in their own end.
00:27:55Oh, just a catch-book hit.
00:27:59They've got numbers!
00:28:01The Bears have it from their own end.
00:28:04Skates across the blue line.
00:28:08Cutting to the front of the net.
00:28:09Covers it up.
00:28:10You all get a stoppage in play.
00:28:24Puck is dropping.
00:28:25He wins the draw here in the defensive zone.
00:28:29Takes the return feed.
00:28:32Pellet's got the puck in his own zone.
00:28:41Well, there you go.
00:28:42We played 40 minutes.
00:28:44Final chance for the coaches to push their messages home.
00:28:47And we'll see the third period coming up
00:28:50in just a matter of moments.
00:28:572nd year,
00:28:57you are the last one today.
00:28:59Starry through 4s.
00:29:01Scanning a marker on your ticket today
00:29:03to earn points for attending the 19th.
00:29:09just to see his schedule on the mission.
00:29:10Oh, yeah.
00:29:11Oh, yeah.
00:29:13Oh, yeah.
00:29:15Oh, yeah.
00:29:16Oh, yeah.
00:29:17Oh, yeah.
00:29:19Oh, yeah.
00:38:34O'Brien's side.
00:40:26We're right back.
00:44:47Sorokin!
00:44:52Sorokin's been making it look easy out there tonight, James.
00:44:54Multiple big saves in this game,
00:44:56and it's due in large part due to his positioning.
00:44:59I mean, he's got real nice balance.
00:45:00He's challenging the shooter, and he's redirecting rebounds.
00:45:03He's doing it all for his team tonight.
00:45:05Now they just got to get the W.
00:45:16Special teams so important.
00:45:18Can they capitalize on this power play here with a face-off?
00:45:24Parzels won the draw in his own end.
00:45:26Now let's see if they can clear it.
00:45:28Right side, set up ahead into the middle of the ice.
00:45:31He's been buzzing out there, James, tonight.
00:45:33I mean, he already has a goal.
00:45:34This is a blowout game.
00:45:35At times, they've had the stats.
00:45:36The Piers PK unit delivers in a big way.
00:45:40A tremendous job by the PK units, James,
00:45:43to get out there and show hard work.
00:45:45This is exactly what it takes to kill a penalty,
00:45:47and they did an excellent job.
00:45:50New York's done a great job in front of the goaltender,
00:45:53making sure they clear rebounds,
00:45:54and Matt Littender sees absolutely everything that comes their way.
00:45:58Now they're protecting the shutout.
00:46:00Of course, that's a goaltender stat,
00:46:02but everyone should get the reward of that big fat zero.
00:46:05Moves it over to D'Angelo.
00:46:08Takes it and looks ahead.
00:46:11Puts it on that, and he had the answer on that one.
00:46:14Delayed penalty coming up here.
00:46:17Whistle stops the play.
00:46:19The Piers will serve two minutes in the box.
00:46:22This is an easy and obvious call to make.
00:46:24I mean, the official's right there, James.
00:46:26What are you doing?
00:46:27You're going to extend your arms away from your body.
00:46:29You're going to sit for two minutes.
00:46:37To have success earlier on the power play in this formation,
00:46:41James, really like that high umbrella
00:46:42where you're using the top of the offensive zone
00:46:45to work some magic.
00:46:46Leave some as you move the coverage around.
00:46:49And once you get them running,
00:46:50that's where you can open up your lanes and attack the net.
00:46:54Close the puck.
00:46:57Good solid check, and he loses control of it.
00:47:00The Islanders gain control of the puck against the wall.
00:47:04The Bears have possession shorthanded.
00:47:10The Islanders have a hold of it in the defensive zone.
00:47:13Grabs the puck and moves on out here with this man advantage.
00:47:17Hope was tripped up,
00:47:19and the official's hand is in the air,
00:47:20signaling penalty.
00:47:24And it looks like we've got ourselves
00:47:26an animated conversation with the coach and the official here.
00:47:29Well, you can certainly see that he is seething, James.
00:47:32I mean, the coach is so frustrated,
00:47:34but he's trying to maintain some emotional control here
00:47:36so he can have a sort of conversation with the official.
00:47:52New York's got a five-on-three
00:47:53and lots of time on their side.
00:47:55Oh, and that is a lot of time on a five-on-three.
00:47:59You have to have a sense of urgency here, though,
00:48:02because if you pop one by,
00:48:03you still have the man advantage.
00:48:07From the left side, he moves it up ahead.
00:48:11Dishes it off.
00:48:13Stupendous blocker save by Sorokin!
00:48:16In front, and a stoppage on the play
00:48:18as the goaltender covers things up.
00:48:21The Islanders hit the road for their next game
00:48:23as they open up a road trip
00:48:24and had a chance to talk to a few fans
00:48:26here in the arena tonight,
00:48:28and they said they're making the trip,
00:48:29so that should be fun.
00:48:31Quick pass to Tuck.
00:48:33Oh, and some smooth skating to lose the defender there.
00:48:37Tuck picks up by Palmieri.
00:48:40Tremendous block on the play.
00:48:41Well, and the bench really erupts on that one.
00:48:43Trying to shake the defender.
00:48:46He's in all alone!
00:48:47Oh, and I'm not really sure what happened there!
00:48:50It looks to me like he couldn't make up his mind
00:48:53what he wanted to do,
00:48:54and in the interim, he ran out of space.
00:48:57Stenlitz recognizing they're still shorthanded here
00:49:00as they get ready for the face-off.
00:49:04St. Petersburg's going to start
00:49:05with the puck inside the offensive zone.
00:49:08The Islanders take possession here on the open ice.
00:49:12To his teammate!
00:49:14The Islanders ready to go on the attack.
00:49:18Here's a beat of tunt!
00:49:19And that shot's blocked!
00:49:23Cuts scooped up by Julek.
00:49:25Score!
00:49:27Julek set off the puck going in!
00:49:30Wow!
00:49:30Now, I want to see that double-take there.
00:49:32Julek, when you hear that sound,
00:49:34sometimes you think it does,
00:49:35but this is what goes in.
00:49:37But you've got to be aware when he's on the ice,
00:49:39you know that he's going to barrel down on you,
00:49:41and he's going to hit you,
00:49:42separate body from puck,
00:49:43and that's exactly what he does there.
00:49:45He, of course, retrieval ensues,
00:49:46and they're able to put it away.
00:49:57The Islanders probably don't want this game
00:49:59to end the way things have gone here,
00:50:00and I know we're in period number three,
00:50:02but Cheryl, what a nut!
00:50:03Yeah, it's been true,
00:50:04right from puck talk,
00:50:05and they've been consistent throughout the game,
00:50:07and consistency's always a word
00:50:08that coaches talk about,
00:50:10that they can finish this off with this nice leap.
00:50:12That's the word the coaches
00:50:13are going to be preaching after the game.
00:50:19O'Brien's ready for the draw,
00:50:20so they'll continue to try to kill off this penalty.
00:50:29Off the draw, they take possession.
00:50:31The Bears have it now.
00:50:35New York's got the puck in their own end.
00:50:38On the attack, into the offensive end,
00:50:40right off the clock.
00:50:41And that's broken out.
00:50:42The Bears gain control of the puck.
00:50:44And now it's grabbed by Drew Aang.
00:50:47And that's deflected.
00:50:50The Islanders going to work on offense.
00:50:52And the puck hops out of the offensive zone.
00:50:55They'll be forced to regroup.
00:50:56Scoops up the puck, and he's in on the breakaway.
00:50:59And it has down a man, and he's in alone.
00:51:02St. Petersburg's got a hold of the puck now.
00:51:05Here he is on the tip.
00:51:06Oh, what a save in front.
00:51:08The Islanders take it from the low end
00:51:10with Todd Lennon on this man advantage.
00:51:12Here he is in the open ice.
00:51:14Oh, the breakaway!
00:51:16Score!
00:51:17Strike his way!
00:51:18He's in the middle of the back of the line!
00:51:20Oh, you said it quick, James.
00:51:22And he is liking fast.
00:51:24He separates himself from the pack every single time
00:51:26and generates his opportunities.
00:51:30Man, does he ever fly, James?
00:51:31It looks like everyone else is in quicksand.
00:51:33And he is moving.
00:51:34He gets on his horse.
00:51:35He's in all the world.
00:51:36One-on-one with the goaltender.
00:51:38He doesn't freak out.
00:51:39He doesn't panic.
00:51:39He shows a ton of confidence
00:51:40and lets that shot rip.
00:51:50Anytime you're coming off of a loss,
00:51:52especially against a rival opponent,
00:51:54you have a sense of urgency to your game.
00:51:56But this has been lackluster,
00:51:58and there is mounting frustration.
00:52:00It's been the story of the game behind the bench
00:52:01for the coach, who just looks rattled.
00:52:04The Islanders are sending a clear message
00:52:06that they are not taking their foot off the gas
00:52:08in this third period here, Cheryl.
00:52:10Well, you can certainly tell that they bought into the game plan,
00:52:12and the coach is certainly ecstatic
00:52:13with the performance of the entire bench.
00:52:16I mean, look at the way they're moving
00:52:17and holding the puck,
00:52:18attacking the net at the right times.
00:52:20It has been a seamless effort.
00:52:22Two ends.
00:52:23Finally going to get on the score sheet here
00:52:25after multiple scoring chances, James.
00:52:27Love to see the expected bulls after this one.
00:52:30But you can feel it coming, couldn't you?
00:52:31I mean, he's been all around the net.
00:52:33He's had the puck on his stick.
00:52:35He's had all the right habits,
00:52:36found himself in all the right spots.
00:52:38Nice to see him finally connect.
00:52:47The Islanders don't want to take their foot off the gas
00:52:49here in the third period,
00:52:50but they have a lot of padding
00:52:51with the lead that they've built.
00:52:57New York's won it.
00:52:58Now they'll go on the attack.
00:53:00Oh, big time clock is stopped by Ellis.
00:53:05St. Petersburg's on the attack.
00:53:07Here he is on the backhand.
00:53:08They score!
00:53:11Well, that one went off a skate
00:53:13and passed the goalie to light the lamp.
00:53:24Well, he's had an incredible game
00:53:27and just made so many beautiful saves
00:53:29that I'd be angry at the structure here
00:53:32as they've given up some opportunities late
00:53:34and the shutout is lost.
00:53:48St. Petersburg's recognized
00:53:49that they're not going to play run time here,
00:53:51so at least try to make it respectable.
00:53:54Respectable, and they can finish with physicality,
00:53:56and that's something that the staff will be telling them.
00:53:59Also look for everyone to be jumping into the attack,
00:54:02trying to get some pressure on their opponent
00:54:04and get some much-needed goals.
00:54:06And now he tries to get it across to lead.
00:54:10Shot blocked in front.
00:54:12St. Petersburg!
00:54:13It's on the ball!
00:54:15This is nothing new for him.
00:54:17His 20th hole in the season.
00:54:18James Cairn has got unbelievable abilities
00:54:21to disguise his shot.
00:54:22Absolutely incredible.
00:54:24The money already.
00:54:26Well, when you're in tight to the net,
00:54:28you don't have much margin of error here,
00:54:30and he's able to find the back of the net.
00:54:32And it's all about accuracy, not necessarily how hard the shot is.
00:54:48The Islanders continue to attack the net here at period number three,
00:54:52adding yet another goal to their score.
00:54:54Well, it's been all areas of the game
00:54:56that have really been terrific tonight, James.
00:54:58I've also enjoyed the communication that we're seeing on the ice.
00:55:01Not just their body language, but also the vocalness.
00:55:04I mean, they're creating all over the ice,
00:55:06and it's been real fun to watch.
00:55:08Here's a short pass to Kaepernick.
00:55:11Moves by the chick.
00:55:19He's been patting the stats tonight,
00:55:21and it's all been earned.
00:55:23I mean, when that puck is on his stick,
00:55:24he is creating both time and space.
00:55:27And when he's going to the net, six on the ice,
00:55:29the game's all about habits in the offensive zone,
00:55:32and he's showing all of them right now.
00:55:46The Islanders have definitely used the shoot-first mentality,
00:55:50and look at the score here late.
00:55:57New York's taking possession in their own end.
00:55:59Quick pass to Tuck.
00:56:02And he takes the feed.
00:56:04Oh, what a move!
00:56:07Misses a golden opportunity there!
00:56:09We got to the right place at the right time here, James,
00:56:12but a little bit of panic sets in, and he fires it wide.
00:56:15I mean, you can't miss by that much.
00:56:16I mean, it's a landslide out there,
00:56:18and he certainly didn't convert on it.
00:56:21New York's going to play the puck from behind the cage.
00:56:25Paul Mary's got it into offensive territory.
00:56:28A pass!
00:56:30They score!
00:56:31And that's the end of that goal!
00:56:34Well, nothing but a switch.
00:56:35You've got to get one of your opponent on their heels.
00:56:38You're getting two in a row back-to-back.
00:56:40Here they come.
00:56:42This is just a fantastic goal.
00:56:44I mean, the puck carrier knows exactly where he is on the ice.
00:56:47He trusts his edge.
00:56:47He is baiting the defender to come and overplay.
00:56:50He turns quickly and powers to the net.
00:56:53You can just see the panic on the defender.
00:56:55Oh, I've been there, James.
00:56:56That is a tough play.
00:57:08The Islanders continue to bring up the score here in period number three.
00:57:12Well, it's just been a terrific collective effort.
00:57:15Now they're on the home stretch, and the coaching staff has a real opportunity to utilize their best wrestlers star
00:57:20players.
00:57:20And this is critical when you're in a long season.
00:57:23Turn around for the goaltender.
00:57:26Sorokin's had a solid night between the pipes, James.
00:57:28I mean, he's done everything he could to stop the puck, as indicated by his save percentage.
00:57:32But his team has also been really strong.
00:57:34Got the confidence of their net-binder, and they've created a ton of opportunities.
00:57:38Oh, they telegraphed the pass, and he picks it off.
00:57:42Sometimes when you're winning, you get overconfident and try and overhandle the puck.
00:57:45And this is what follows.
00:57:47There's a turnover.
00:57:48Coach isn't going to be very happy.
00:57:49You've got to game manage.
00:57:50You've got to puck manage.
00:57:51And you've got to make sure you make the correct play.
00:57:53Sometimes simple is better.
00:57:55They move the puck out of harm's way.
00:57:57Direct it over to Polino.
00:58:01Long reach breaks up the momentum.
00:58:03Pollock's looking to complete the hatchup.
00:58:05He's got two in the game.
00:58:06He's looking for his third.
00:58:07St. Petersburg's game possession.
00:58:10And the puck is cleared to a safer spot.
00:58:14And the final seconds ticking away here in regulation.
00:58:18Shakes off the coverage.
00:58:21Goes to the page.
00:58:22Gets in front of it.
00:58:23And they'll get it out of the defensive end.
00:58:27Along the way and up the neutral zone.
00:58:29Loses the coverage there.
00:58:31Couldn't feed the top.
00:58:33Oh, he got a little sliver over there.
00:58:35And it stays out.
00:58:37Wicked stop by the goalie who got his glove out.
00:58:40Can knock it away.
00:58:42Lose puck and they're off to the races.
00:58:45Polock's taken down to the ice.
00:58:47We got a penalty coming up.
00:58:52Final seconds ticking away on this one.
00:58:55And the whole team giving the fans some to cheer and get loud about.
00:59:00Listen to them.
00:59:02Let's see what the official says here.
00:59:04Glenn Denning's going to the box for tripping.
00:59:07Well, there's no hope of getting back into this game.
00:59:09You take the penalty.
00:59:09Now the faceoff is down at your end.
00:59:12You're down a bunch of goals.
00:59:13Everyone just wants this one in.
00:59:30The Islanders will start off on the attack after winning the draw.
00:59:33And it comes off one of those teammates in front.
00:59:37There's the battle award.
00:59:38And that'll do it here in the same year.
00:59:41The Islanders came in with a sure wish mentality.
00:59:43And it really worked out to their advantage.
00:59:45Yeah, it really did.
00:59:46They found a way to funnel the puck towards the net there, James.
00:59:49There wasn't a lot of blocks, which meant they were opening up the scenes and they were taking it.
00:59:54And here we go.
00:59:55It is time for the yes movement.
00:59:57Yeah, and everyone's yelling yes.
00:59:59Anytime they get a W at home, everyone is yelling yes.
01:00:03Well, that brings a fun night of hockey to the end for all of us here at EA Sports.
01:00:07I'm James Stavalski.
01:00:08She's Cheryl Pounder.
01:00:09We will see you next time at the end.
01:00:25We'll see you next time.
01:00:53We'll see you next time.
01:01:20We'll see you next time.
Comments