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Islanders can’t avoid another dramatic finish in win over Ducks
The Islanders play close games. Against everybody.
The Islanders play close games. Against everybody.
Islanders star Mat Barzal is on pace to average a point per game for the first time since his Calder Trophy-winning entrance onto the NHL scene.
The Islanders keep blowing third-period leads, but have recorded a point in nine of their past 10 games, providing a lot of positives to build on.
The Islanders played their best hockey in the third period, taking a two-goal lead against the Blue Jackets and turning it into a 7-3 win.