Isles' penalty-killers come up big

The numbers are stark when it comes to the Islanders' penalty-killing. When they give up a power-play goal, they don't win.

After going 4-for-4 against Edmonton's third-ranked power play in Saturday's 4-1 win, the Islanders are 11-6-0 when they don't allow a power-play goal and 2-11-6 when they do.

The key to keeping the Oilers' array of talented young forwards at bay was very aggressive work by the penalty-killing forwards.

"We tried to put some pressure on them down the ice to keep them from going through the neutral zone with speed," Matt Martin said. "We just tried to keep them from flying around."

The Isles are at 82.2 percent (97-for-118) on the penalty kill and have killed off the last nine chances over three games.

The power play contributed two goals Saturday, and the Isles are 5-for-12 with the man advantage in the last five games.

Morrow honored

Ken Morrow's name went on the Islanders Hall of Fame banner before the game. His plaque was added to those of several of his dynasty teammates in the hallway outside the Isles' dressing room.

Former teammates Bryan Trottier and Denis Potvin recorded video tributes, as did former coach Al Arbour. Morrow was behind the Isles' bench for the first period.

Staios returns

Steve Staios returned to the lineup after missing seven games with a concussion, replacing Mike Mottau, who was a healthy scratch. Staios took two minor penalties and was on for the Oilers' only goal, but he also blocked four shots . . . Goalie Al Montoya (concussion) said he's starting to feel better.