The 1973-74 Islanders didn't have overtime, let alone a shootout.á With the help from the extra, extra session the Islanders avoided tying the '73-'74 squad's club record of seven straight (0-3-4)áto open a season without a victory as they defeated Carolina 4-3 in a shootout.á On to the trick...
1. Finally, a win.á The Isles (1-3-3)áleave Toronto as the only winless team in the NHL, scoring on all three shootout attempts (Jeff Tambellini, Frans Nielsen, and John Tavares).á Carolina scored once, so Nielsen is credited with the deciding goal.
It's the second time in Islander history that their first win of the seasonácame in a shootout.á The Ted Nolan-led Isles did so in Anaheim in 2006.á The win ended a four-game losin ...
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Stat Trick: New York Isles 4, Carolina Hurricanes 3 (Shootout)
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