Final
Friday, March 27, 2009 · Joe Louis Arena
Game analysis
Islanders beat Red Wings 2–0
- F. Nielsen scored the game-winner shorthanded at 8:41 of the second.
- The Islanders scored first and led the rest of the way.
- J. MacDonald posted a 42-save shutout.
- C. Osgood kept the Red Wings in it with 28 saves (.933).
- The Islanders won despite being outshot 42–30.
Scoring summary
1st
No scoring
2nd
- 8:41NYIF. NielsenSHAssists: K. Okposo, B. Witt1–0
- 15:09NYIJ. BaileyAssists: T. Jackman2–0
3rd
No scoring
Team stats
| NYI | Stat | DET |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | Shots | 42 |
| 40.4% | Faceoff % | 59.6% |
| 0/3 | Power Play | 0/6 |
| 12 | PIM | 6 |
| 21 | Hits | 15 |
| 14 | Blocked | 1 |
| 9 | Giveaways | 7 |
| 3 | Takeaways | 1 |
Islanders at Red Wings recap: final score, goals, shots, period-by-period stats and key takeaways, from the NHL’s official data.
For educational/analytics purposes only — not gambling advice