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Philadelphia Flyers vs New York Islanders

Playoffs · Friday, April 24, 1987 · Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum

Game summary

The Philadelphia Flyers beat the New York Islanders 4–1 on Friday, April 24, 1987 at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The Flyers outshot the Islanders 34–24.

Goals came from Al Hill, Brian Propp, Mark Howe, Pat LaFontaine and Pelle Eklund.

Ron Hextall made 23 saves on 24 shots for the win; Kelly Hrudey stopped 30 of 33.

Goals
Philadelphia FlyersPHI121434
New York IslandersNYI010124

Scoring

1st period

2nd period

3rd period

Team stats

PHINYI
3424
0%0%
0/20/1
1517
00
00
00
00

Penalties

  • 9:22 into the first periodBrian Curran · roughing2 min
  • 9:22 into the first periodRick Tocchet · roughing2 min
  • 12:05 into the first periodPat LaFontaine · slashing2 min
  • 12:05 into the first periodMark Howe · slashing2 min
  • 2:25 into the second periodBrian Curran · holding2 min
  • 7:32 into the second periodTim Tookey · cross checking2 min
  • 2:46 into the third periodAri Haanpaa · high sticking double minor4 min
  • 2:46 into the third periodScott Mellanby · high sticking2 min
  • 11:10 into the third periodDenis Potvin · instigator2 min
  • 11:10 into the third periodDenis Potvin · fighting5 min
  • 11:10 into the third periodScott Mellanby · roughing2 min
  • 11:10 into the third periodScott Mellanby · fighting5 min