Islanders blow lead as third-period struggles reappear in loss to Red Wings
So perhaps one win doesn't indicate that the Islanders have solved many problems. Just when you thought the Islanders were out of their “Groundhog Day” doom loop in the third period, “I Got You Babe” came over the clock radio Monday night and the Islanders were back at the starting point. I returned to If […]
Islanders blow third-period lead in heartbreaking loss to Red Wings
DETROIT — Next game, a third-period lead, then another loss. At this point, what else can you expect from the Islanders, who magically bounced what should have been a great road trip to three losses? Thursday's game, which ended in a 2-1 loss to the Red Wings on Lucas Raymond's game-winning goal with less than […]
Islanders blow third-period lead in loss to Kraken
SEATTLE — File this to back up the victory that slipped through the Islanders' fingers. After playing their best game of the season in Vancouver on Thursday, the Islanders played confident, snappy hockey on Saturday afternoon. But this time it didn't lead to a big win or any other kind of victory. Instead, the Isles […]
Rangers’ Chris Kreider gave teammates a third-period guarantee
Chris Kreider told his teammates within earshot that he was going to score a goal before the third period of Game 6 of their second-round series against the Hurricanes on Thursday. If he held out, it would force a Game 7 at Madison Square Garden. Not only did Kreider fulfill his promise, the 33-year-old Ranger’s […]
How the Islanders flipped script on their third-period woes
SAN JOSE, Calif. — If the Islanders were in first place all year, like they have been this past week, they would be battling the Rangers for first place in the Metropolitan Division instead of fighting for a playoff spot. right. But given the urgency of the situation, it’s best not to think about what […]
Wild score seven third-period goals in 10-7 win over Canucks
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Joel Eriksson Ek and Kirill Kaprizov each had hat tricks, and after trailing by three points in the second period, the Minnesota Wild stormed back with six scoreless goals and 10 points. They persevered, aiming for a record victory of 7 vs. On Monday, they will face the NHL-leading Vancouver Canucks. […]
Islanders use third-period comeback to top Penguins in OT
PITTSBURGH — For the third straight time against the Penguins, the Islanders entered the third period in need of a comeback. And delivered 3 times in a row. The Islanders completed their season sweep of the Penguins on Thursday and, following two third-period goals that seemed to come from nowhere if not for the third […]
