The Hartford Whalers were decisively beaten by the New York Islanders, 5 to 2, on January 24, 1997.

Ziggy Palffy (EV) unassisted

1

0

Geoff Sanderson (EV) assisted by Keith Primeau and Nelson Emerson

1

1

Derek King (EV) assisted by Marty McInnis and Travis Green

2

1

Derek King (EV) assisted by Travis Green

3

1

Derek King (EV) assisted by Marty McInnis

4

1

Ziggy Palffy (EV-EN) assisted by Travis Green

5

1

Steven Rice (PP) assisted by Glen Wesley and Jeff O'Neill

5

2