Islanders finishing strong as of late
John Tavares of the New York Islanders celebrates a third period goal against the Winnipeg Jets scored by teammate Matt Moulson at Nassau Coliseum. (April 2, 2013) Credit: Jim McIsaac
The Islanders are plus-9 in goal differential in the third period over the last nine games:
| Opponent | Score after 2 | Final score | Goal differential in 3rd |
| Florida Panthers | 1-0 Islanders | Isles 3, Panthers 0 | +2 |
| Washington Capitals | 2-2 | Isles 3, Capitals 2 | +1 |
| Philadelphia Flyers | 2-1 Flyers | Isles 4, Flyers 3 (SO) | +1 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 0-0 | Penguins 2, Isles 0 | -2 |
| New Jersey Devils | 2-1 Islanders | Isles 3, Devils 1 | +1 |
| Winnipeg Jets | 3-2 Islanders | Isles 5, Jets 2 | +2 |
| Washington Capitals | 1-0 Capitals | Capitals 2, Isles 1 (SO) | +1 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | 2-1 Islanders | Isles 4, Lightning 2 | +1 |
| Philadelphia Flyers | 2-1 Islanders | Isles 4, Flyers 1 | +2 |
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