Canadiens-Islanders: Montreal Gets Byrned By New York in Upset

  On Nov. 1 the New York Islanders and the Montreal Canadiens engaged in an enthralling, intense matchup at the Coliseum. If you read my articles you'll know just how furious I was at that loss. The Islanders had a three goal lead in the third period, twenty minutes away from pulling off a huge upset over the favorited Habs. They squandered the lead, though, turning what would have been a great confidence boosting win into a horrid loss. Well, on Nov. 24 the Isles got a rematch against the Canadiens with a chance to finish the work they had started back on the Island. The Habs dominated the game for the most part, but two power play goals by Richard Park and Trent Hunter kept New York in the game. Still trailing 2-3 with a few minutes left in the third, the Islanders committed yet another penalty, causing the Habs' goaltender Price to leave his net. NHL Sophmore O'Byrne controlled the puck under the pressure of Islander Sean Bergenhein and flicked it toward his own net to keep it ... (link)