Less than 2 minutes into the third frame,
Anthony Beauvillier gave the Islanders a 3-2 lead and they looked to be on their way to securing a much needed 2 points. However, a couple of turnovers midway through the third period allowed
Nils Hoglander and
Vasily Podkolzin to score 45 seconds apart to give the Canucks a 4-3 lead, which they held onto to secure 2 points.