Lightning's Ritola Suspended 2 Games For Hit On Isles' Moulson
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Mattias Ritola has been suspended two games without pay for hitting Matt Moulson of the New York Islanders from behind.
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Tampa Bay Lightning forward Mattias Ritola has been suspended two games without pay for hitting Matt Moulson of the New York Islanders from behind.
Steven Stamkos scored and added an assist as the Tampa Bay Lightning sent the Islanders to their 11th straight loss with a 4-2 victory, spoiling the debut of New York coach Jack Capuano on Wednesday night.
Jack Capuano will make his NHL coaching debut in place of Scott Gordon, taking over on an interim basis after guiding the Islanders' AHL affiliate in Bridgeport.
Scott Gordon was fired as coach of the New York Islanders on Monday during a 10-game losing streak that left the team at the bottom of the NHL standings.
When you can't win you fire the coach. I'd have to think Scott Gordon knew this was coming with the team's lack of success.
Anze Kopitar had two goals and an assist, Dustin Brown scored on a penalty shot and the Los Angeles Kings handed the New York Islanders their 10th straight loss, 5-1 on Saturday night.
Dan Boyle scored the tying goal on a second-period power play and added the shootout clincher in the San Jose Sharks' 2-1 victory over the New York Islanders on Thursday night.
After losing three of four, the San Jose Sharks are looking to get back on track. Joe Thornton's return from suspension should help, as should facing the New York Islanders.
Sidney Crosby or Alex Ovechkin might get the thrill of being picked No. 1 all over again. Call it hockey's version of a school yard pickup game.
The Anaheim Ducks look to continue their hot play Wednesday night when they welcome the Islanders, who look to avoid an eighth straight loss in the start of a West Coast swing.
Andreas Nodl snapped a tie with 5:25 left for the Philadelphia Flyers, who stretched their winning streak to six with a 2-1 victory over the slumping New York Islanders on Saturday night.
The Philadelphia Flyers weren't doing much with their power-play chances in their first eight games, but they've scored at least once with the man advantage in five consecutive wins. That's more bad news than the reeling New York Islanders need to hear.
Jason Spezza had a goal and three assists and the Ottawa Senators beat the Islanders 4-1 Thursday night and handed New York its sixth straight loss.
Strong offensive performances have sparked the Ottawa Senators to four wins in their last six games. A meeting with the foundering New York Islanders isn't likely to slow them down yet.
