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ANAHEIM, Calif. Washington Wizards Jerseys . - With Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry at home with the flu, the New York Islanders couldnt have asked for a better opportunity to snag two points from the NHL-leading Anaheim Ducks.John Tavares made sure the Isles took advantage of the absence of his Canadian Olympic teammates in a skid-snapping win.Tavares scored his second goal on a power play 2:18 into overtime, and New York ended its three-game slump with a 3-2 victory over the injury-depleted Ducks on Wednesday night.Getzlaf and NHL goals leader Perry were sent home before the game, leaving the league-leading Ducks to open a four-game homestand without their two best skaters and their top two goalies, who have also been fighting injuries.The Islanders seized the chance with a big game from Tavares, who also scored in the opening minutes.We didnt even talk about it, to be honest, Tavares said of the Ducks absences. Its a deep team over there, and theyre a great hockey team for a number of reasons. Obviously, (Getzlaf and Perry) are a big part of it, but we just talked a lot about what we had to do, and the areas where we wanted to be more effective.Jaroslav Halak made 32 saves and Kyle Okposo had a goal and an assist for the Islanders, who blew an early two-goal lead in their third stop on a five-game trip.After Sami Vatanen was sent off for elbowing in the Ducks offensive zone in overtime, Tavares long shot apparently deflected off Ryan Keslers stick for his sixth goal.It was good luck for us, Halak said. We need points, and we need to win games after being in a little slump. ... It was a big win for us, even though they didnt have their two best offensive guys.Jason LaBarbera stopped 33 shots in his second appearance for Anaheim. Matt Beleskey and Emerson Etem scored second-period goals for the Ducks, who had won 10 of 12.Even with their biggest stars at home, the Ducks were dismayed by a dismal start before a strong finish.We expect too much in here to be satisfied in our home building with this result with the group that we have, defenceman Cam Fowler said. (The comeback) shows that were a resilient group, but thats going to run out at some point. Weve got to start out and get the lead and keep it. ... Those are two leaders that are very vocal in our room, so theyre always missed. But we have other guys who need to step up.Getzlaf and Perry have been staples in the Ducks lineup since the 2005-06 season. They hadnt missed the same game due to injury since March 28, 2008, a span of 471 regular-season games and 45 playoff contests, although they were healthy scratches together in last seasons finale.Theyre two of the best players in the world, Anaheim coach Bruce Boudreau said. Youre going to miss them. The biggest challenge is finding line combinations, but weve always prided ourselves on depth. This gave guys an opportunity to step up.LaBarbera filled in capably for Frederik Andersen, who was healthy enough to be a backup after missing Anaheims last game with leg tightness. Backup John Gibson will be sidelined by a groin injury for six weeks.Tavares put the Islanders ahead just 3:38 in, and Okposo scored 10 seconds into the second period on a power play.Beleskey trimmed the lead with a power-play goal set up by tic-tac-toe passing.We havent been getting a lot of bounces, Islanders defenceman Travis Hamonic said. That one that we gave up on the kill, thats the way goals have been going in against us. You just try to work through it.Anaheim recording 11 consecutive shots at one point in the second period before Etem evened it with a low shot through Devante Smith-Pellys legs.NOTES: The Ducks nearly took the lead early in the third when Hamonic slid into the New York net with the puck, but a lengthy video replay determined it never crossed the line. ... New York hasnt allowed fewer than two goals in any game this season. ... Islanders forward Casey Cizikas was scratched for the first time this season after 11 scoreless games. Eric Boulton made his season debut. Defenceman Brian Strait also was scratched for the second straight game. Chris McCullough Jersey . Jamies number grades given are out of five, with five being the best mark. Henrik Lundqvist, New York Rangers (5) - Simply put, Lundqvist was brilliant. Wes Unseld Jersey . The 28-year-old lefty made his MLB debut in 2013, making 10 starts and going 2-5 with 4.05 ERA and 1.18 WHIP. Albers was named the Twins organizations minor league pitcher of the year for 2013. http://www.cheapwizardsjerseyssale.com/kids-dwight-howard-wizards-jersey/ . "Its amazing to do this coming from such a small island, where tennis isnt necessarily recognized as one of the main sports," Puig said. "Im just happy Im able to be here playing tennis not only for myself, but for my country too.TORONTO -- In need of arms to help a tired bullpen, the Toronto Blue Jays have purchased the contract of right-hander pitcher Marcus Walden from the Buffalo Bison of the International League. To make roster room, Toronto designated right-hander Jeremy Jeffress for assignment. "With the last couple of starts, we didnt get a whole lot out of our starters," manager John Gibbons said Saturday prior to an afternoon game against the New York Yankees. "We needed some length." Toronto used five pitchers after starter Dustin McGowan lasted just 2 2/3 innings in a 7-3 loss to the Yankees on Friday night. Brandon Morrow went five innings, with two relievers coming on after in a 7-2 loss Thursday in Tampa. The Friday night loss marked the third time in five games this season that the Jays have allowed 11-plus hits. The Jays had looked at bringing up Chad Jenkins but because hes on the 40-man roster hes not eligible to be brought up until April 11 -- unless in the case of an injury replacement. The 25-year-old Walden has maade one appearance with the Bisons this season, pitching a scoreless inning. Juwan Howard Jersey. The six-foot 195-pound pitcher made 26 starts for the double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats of the Eastern League last season, recording a 6-14 record with a 3.71 ERA. "He impressed me during spring training," said Gibbons. " He can throw some innings for you, hes used to starting. And he throws strikes, thats the key." The hard-throwing Jeffress gave up three hits and one run in one inning of relief Friday night against New York. "We like Jeffress potential," said Gibbons. "He did a nice job for us in September but he didnt get off to a real good start. Thats the reality of the business ... He was the odd man out." General manager Alex Anthopoulos, meanwhile, said pitcher J.A. Happ was slated to throw a rehab assignment in Dunedin on Saturday night barring weather issues. A back issue has resulted in Happ, who was pencilled in for a spot in the starting rotation, starting the season on the disabled list. 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