1.   Islanders goaltender John Vanbiesbrouck might not play today because his wife is expecting a baby.!

2.   Islanders goaltender Chris Osgood has said that Nassau Coliseum has often been as raucous as Joe Louis Arena in Detroit.

3.   Islanders goaltender Eric Fichaud appeared to be injured on the play, but Coach Rick Bowness said afterward he thought it was a case of dehydration.

4.   Islanders goaltender Chris Osgood made a nice save on Tucker in front of the goal, and the Islanders killed the penalty.

5.   Islanders goaltender Jamie McLennan remains in a Lethbridge, Alberta, hospital after contracting a blood infection related to meningitis.