<p>The Islanders scored twice in the third period&nbsp;to edge Chicago, 2-1, and move within one point of a playoff spot with seven games left.&nbsp; NewsdayTV&#39;s Andrew Gross reports.</p>


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The Islanders were overpowered in the third, allowing three goals in the period, and ended a 1-2-0 homestand still looking for answers.

Isles let back-and-fourth game become a lopsided loss to Bruins

Patrick Roy debuted two completely new units during the morning skate to help jumpstart the NHL's second-worst power play.

Islanders trying to solve power play woes

He's shown great loyalty to his core players, but they haven't been producing and the Islanders can't hold third-period leads

Lamoriello is facing delicate decisions with failing Isles

Andrew talks about the Islanders' struggles in the third period, plus an interview with Brock Nelson

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The Red Wings scored twice in a span of two minutes, 33 seconds in the third period; the Islanders now have blown third-period leads in four of their last five games,

Isles blow another third-period lead in loss to Red Wings

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Dennis Schroder scores 29 and Ben Simmons chips in with 14 points, nine rebounds and eight assists). Former Net Kevin Durant scored 30 for Phoenix.

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The Knicks shot 46.5%, including going 7-for-29 on three-pointers.

This time it's Knicks getting routed in loss to Mavericks

Rookie Brett Berard scored his first NHL goal and the Rangers took a 3-2 lead into the third period but couldn't hold it.

Rangers lose 4th in a row after blowing third-period lead in Carolina

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