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Article: Powerful Isles hand Pens 16th loss in row Three power-play goals difference for New York
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- February 19, 2004
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UNIONDALE, N.Y. -- Mariusz Czerkawski and the New York Islanders'
power-play unit both found their stride against the woeful Pittsburgh
Penguins.
Czerkawski scored two of New York's three man-advantage goals, and
Garth Snow stopped 18 shots as the Islanders held on for a 4-3
victory over Pittsburgh on Wednesday night that sent the Penguins to
their 16th straight loss.
"I just try to concentrate and stay positive," Czerkawski said.
"Every shift is challenging."
Since the Penguins lost in overtime Saturday to St. Louis, their
official losing streak ended at 13 games. The NHL record of 17
consecutive losses held by the 1974-75 Capitals and the 1992-1993
Sharks isn't in danger.
Roman Hamrlik ...