=== New York Islanders Team Report - October 26 === (Betting Express) - Mariusz Czerkawski and Trent Hunter each scored twice as the Islanders routed the Pittsburgh Penguins, 7-2, at Nassau Coliseum on Saturday. Garth Snow made 19 saves for the Islanders, who have won three of their last four (3-1-0). The Islanders are 3-0-0 at home this season, having outscored the opposition 14-5 in those contests. It is only the fifth time in the Islanders' history that they have won their first three home games of the season. The franchise record is seven straight home wins to start a season (1982-83). Janne Niinimaa's first goal of the season gave the Islanders a 5-0 lead at 16:06 of the middle frame. The Isles return to the ice Tuesday to take on the New Jersey Devils. |
