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New York Islanders vs Pittsburgh Penguins

Regular season · Sunday, December 23, 1990 · Civic Arena

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4–3

Final, in overtime

31–26

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Game summary

The New York Islanders beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4–3 in overtime on Sunday, December 23, 1990 at Civic Arena. The Islanders outshot the Penguins 31–26.

Patrick Flatley scored a hat trick. Jaromir Jagr, Mark Recchi, Randy Gilhen and Bill Berg also scored.

Jeff Hackett made 23 saves on 26 shots for the win; Frank Pietrangelo stopped 27 of 31.

Goals
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Scoring

1st period

2nd period

3rd period

Overtime

Team stats

NYIPIT
3126
0%0%
0/31/2
2527
00
00
00
00

Penalties

  • 2:00 into the first periodDerek King · high sticking2 min
  • 2:00 into the first periodJohn Cullen · high sticking2 min
  • 7:34 into the first periodDean Chynoweth · elbowing2 min
  • 7:34 into the first periodDavid Volek · roughing2 min
  • 7:34 into the first periodDavid Volek · fighting5 min
  • 7:34 into the first periodTroy Loney · fighting5 min
  • 7:34 into the first periodTony Tanti · roughing2 min
  • 4:14 into the second periodMick Vukota · roughing2 min
  • 4:14 into the second periodFrank Pietrangelo · roughing2 min
  • 9:35 into the second periodRich Pilon · misconduct10 min
  • 9:35 into the second periodPeter Taglianetti · misconduct10 min
  • 18:26 into the second periodScott Young · boarding2 min
  • 8:51 into the third periodZarley Zalapski · holding2 min
  • 10:25 into the third periodGordie Roberts · tripping2 min
  • 15:10 into the third periodRich Pilon · high sticking2 min

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