The Islanders have mastered the ability to turn a game on its head when it matters most: the third period.
That is where they have thrived, outscoring opponents 17-1 in their last 10 third periods, a stretch in which the season itself has gone from a near write-off to a joyride that looks playoff-bound. Believe Anders Lee when he talks about the Islanders’ self-belief, even after their abysmal first two periods such as they played Thursday at Pittsburgh.
New York Islanders winger Hudson Fasching celebrates after scoring a goal during the third period against the Buffalo Sabres at UBS Arena on March 7, 2023.After sweeping through the Red Wings, Sabres and Penguins — three rivals in the playoff chase — the Islanders have a chance to put an exclamation mark on this week to remember when the Capitals come to town on Saturday.The Islanders came out of the trade deadline needing to make the most of this week or see their playoff chances slip away.
Their games-in-hand deficits to Ottawa, Florida, Washington, Buffalo and Detroit have all been erased, and the Islanders’ points lead over those five teams is equal to or greater than the gap they could make up by sweeping their extra games.
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