New York Islanders

Monday's Three Stars: Roloson saves Isles; Rangers rout Jackets

No. 1 star: Dwayne Roloson, New York Islanders

Usually, goalies who give up three goals aren't going to be the No. 1 star. But those goalies usually don't face 61 shots. In fact, Roloson's 58 saves in the Islanders' 4-3 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs are the most since Ron Tugnutt's 70-save game in March 1991, according to the AP. (Phil Kessel had 12 on his own.) Not bad for a 40-year-old. Josh Bailey had the game-winner in overtime, after the Leafs rallied from a 3-0 hole. 

No. 2 Star: Marian Gaborik, New York Rangers

After the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets took a 2-0 lead, the Rangers used a John Tortorella timeout "just relax" chat and exploded for seven straight goals in a 7-4 victory. Gaborik had two goals (18 on the season) and two assists, including a beautiful helper on Sean Avery's second of the night. Also beautiful: Michael Del Zotto's Leetch-like solo effort for goal No. 3.

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• Tue Nov 24, 2009 1:30 am EST
• Puck Daddy
• By Greg Wyshynski
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Puck Previews: Bruins, Blues seek streak; Lappy back in Denver

Here are your Puck Previews: Spotlighting the key games in NHL action, news and views as well as general frivolity. Make sure to stop back here for the nightly Three Stars when the games are finished.

Preview: Boston Bruins at St. Louis Blues, 8 p.m. EST. OK, so a three-game winning streak isn't exactly shattering NHL records. But for two underperforming teams like the B's and Blues, it's a pretty big deal, and one of them will have a three-gamer for the first time this season after tonight. Marc Savard? In! Tim Thomas? Backup! T.J Oshie's dad? Still blogging!

Preview: New York Islanders at Toronto Maple Leafs, 7 p.m. A bittersweet moment, as the savior of the Maple Leafs franchise steps onto Air Canada Centre ice wearing some other team's jersey.

Preview: Philadelphia Flyers at Colorado Avalanche, 9 p.m. It's the triumphant return of fan favorite Ian Laperriere to Denver. The Avs are on a 3-6-1 plummet while the Flyers have lost their last two on the road. Mile High Hockey sets the bar for the home team" If the Avalanche lose in regulation tonight, they could get passed by as many as 3 teams in the standings (Columbus, Calgary and Phoenix)." Watch The Game Live Via Hockey Night on Y!

Check out previews and updated scores for all of today's games on the Y! Sports NHL scores and scheds page.

Evening Reading

• If you'd like to know who the Player of the Decade was for the 2000s, you may want to check back here in the morning.

• Five games for Georges Laraque. More in a bit on this. [TSN]

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• Mon Nov 23, 2009 6:57 pm EST
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• By Greg Wyshynski
• 14 Comments

Islanders outshot 61-21 yet win in OT: Apparently God hates the Maple Leafs

Proving God hates the Leafs, they lose to the Islanders and Dwayne "God" Roloson despite outshooting them 62-21.

• Mon Nov 23, 2009 EST
• Lighthouse Hockey
• By Dominik

Mid-day Islanders Links: Wait, Tavares is from the Toronto area?

Collection of links from the news blitz surrounding John Tavares's NHL return to Toronto.

• Mon Nov 23, 2009 EST
• Lighthouse Hockey
• By Dominik

Islanders Gameday: All hockey roads lead to Toronto

With the top three teams in the Eastern Conference awaiting to close out November, the Islanders need a win tonight against the 30th-place Leafs.

• Mon Nov 23, 2009 EST
• Lighthouse Hockey
• By Dominik

Blues 4, Islanders 1: In the end, not much fight

The Islanders came out physically, but the Blues answered back and gave the Islanders a second regulation loss in as many nights.

• Sun Nov 22, 2009 EST
• Lighthouse Hockey
• By Dominik

Islanders Gameday: Quick rebound in St. Louis

As the Islanders visit St. Louis, it's anybody's guess how much of a fight they'll face from the inconsistent Blues.

• Sat Nov 21, 2009 EST
• Lighthouse Hockey
• By Dominik