Isles Notes For 5/10

Per New York Islanders, team USA holds on to win 5-3 over BLR. Okposo held off score sheet, but had a strong game.

Denmark & Isles star Frans Nielsen fall to Russia 3-1.

Per Chris Botta, "The Isles loved-hated black third jerseys have gone missing from some websites and a recent Reebok catalog, but make no mistake - they are returning for next season and likely beyond. (NHL 3rd jerseys, by rule, have at least a 3-year cycle). The NYI will wear them again at select home games in '12-13 (about 10). I was told today they sold "beyond expectations." Hey, a lot of people - understandably - don't like them, but my young sons do. That's, in part, what it's all about. Right?"

On May 8, 1993: T. Fitzgerald becomes 7th player in history to record 2 SHGs in 1 playoff game & 1st to record both on the same penalty.

NHL Playoff Notes:

Per Chris Botta, the NYR-WSH Game 5 did a 4.32, the highest ever in the NY market for an NHL game on NBC Sports Net.     

Per Brian Compton, the Rangers and Devils would be only teams left that had 100 points during regular season.

The last 3 teams to eliminate the Flyers have all gone on to win the Stanley Cup – Pittsburgh (2009), Chicago (2010) and Boston (2011).

Braden Holtby is now 6-0 with a 1.24 GAA in games following a loss.

Per Ted Starkey, Jonathan Quick, Mike Smith and Martin Brodeur all make less than Ilya Bryzgalov. Combined.