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Islanders finish dreadful month vs. Panthers

Dec 31, 2008 - 1:56 PM Florida (16-15-5) at NY Islanders (11-22-4), 2:00 pm EST

UNIONDALE, New York (Ticker) -- The New York Islanders are probably just happy to see December come to a close.

The Islanders conclude one of the worst months in the franchise's history Wednesday when they host the Florida Panthers, who are on a three-game losing streak.

New York has posted a 1-10-2 record during December. The club did end its 10-game losing streak with a 4-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday in the return of goaltender Rick DiPietro.

However, the franchise netminder suffered a groin injury in the loss and his status is day-to-day.

Mike Comrie had a goal and an assist Monday as the Islanders suffered a 5-4 setback to the rival New York Rangers.

The Panthers, who are opening a four-game road trip, are struggling as well. Michael Frolik and David Booth scored, but Florida dropped a 5-2 decision to the Montreal Canadiens on Monday.

In their only other meeting this season, the Panthers recorded a 2-0 triumph over the Islanders. Tomas Vokoun registered a 31-save shutout - the first of three this season.