The New York Islanders (22-22-8) “Nabbed’ a vital two points in a 1-0 shootout victory over the Philadelphia Flyers (30-17-6) in Tuesday night hockey action.

First Period:

No Score

Second Period:

No Score

Note It has been reported that Islanders defenseman Dylan Reese is out with a groin injury. 1495 Sports will try to bring more information on the happenings with the blueliner once we see any new information.

Third Period:

No Score

Overtime:

No Score

Shootout:

Frans Nielsen  scores

Danny Briere shot saved

John Tavares scores

Wayne Simmonds shot saved

There was also an announcement on the Islanders twitter page @NYIslanders, that Nielsen has signed an extension with the team. The Isles will have an official press release tomorrow.

Final:

Islanders 2 – Flyers 0

Isles cager Evgeni Nabokov made 45 saves in the victory.

Game played on February 8, 2012