NEW YORK — The Islanders are earning points in the third period. For the second time in two nights, they overcame a two-goal deficit heading into the third period for a stunning comeback victory.
Anders Lee’s goal at the crease at 14:30 of the third was the winner as the Islanders beat the rival Rangers, 4-3, on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden. It came 24 hours after they beat the Flames, 4-3 in overtime.
There was also more in-game line juggling from coach Lane Lambert as he tried to compensate for the loss of injured Cal Clutterbuck and settle on linemates for Mathew Barzal in the midst of his productive start to the season.