1.   Islanders defenseman Darren Van Impe looked for the puck behind the net, but Roberts skated hard through the zone and slammed his opponent into the boards.

2.   Islander defenseman Bryan Berard moved into his left wing spot, on a line with Pat LaFontaine and Otto.

3.   Islanders defenseman Bryan McCabe twice has been stunned this season.

4.   Islanders defenseman Kenny Jonsson continues to draw praise from Coach Rick Bowness for his play in the first two games.

5.   Islanders defenseman Eric Cairns was out of the New York Lineup with a broken thumb.

6.   Islanders defenseman Roman Hamrlik missed his sixth straight game with a groin strain.

7.   Islanders defenseman Ray Schultz, called up from Cleveland on Thursday, made his season debut and had an assist.

8.   Islanders defenseman Rich Pilon suffered a sprained right knee when he was checked into the boards by Todd White in the first period.