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Whale take advantage – defeat Sound Tigers in game 1 - Eyes On Isles - Eyes On Isles - A New York Islanders Blog

Tough break for PA. Apr 5, 2012; Uniondale, NY, USA; New York Islanders right wing P.A. Parenteau (15) is helped off the ice by teammates after an injury during the second period against the Winnipeg Jets at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-US PRESSWIRE

There were moments that the game seemed as exciting as pouring gallons of heavy, thick oil into a container.

Yea – that gives you a lot of thoughts, eh?

However, the third period featured a lot of goals, and exciting moments that brought the Islanders to a 5-4 victory over the Winnipeg Jets last night.  Michael Grabner got two goals in the third period, one from a penalty shot, and one nicely deflected goal with under a minute remaining to seal the victory.

With the two points, the Isles still hold the 14th spot in the East and are 27th overall in the league.  However, with a victory, they can overtake two more teams, and can lose the opportunity to obtain the number 1 pick in June’s  NHL Entry Draft.

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After some brutal losses, a good home win to end the year for the Isles - Eyes On Isles - Eyes On Isles - A New York Islanders Blog