Here, finally, came a game in which the Islanders went up against a top-end opponent and checked just about every box, including winning.

With four goals in the third period, the New York Islanders defeated the Florida Panthers 4-2 to snap their three-game losing streak and keep alive playoff hopes.

The Islanders erased a two-goal deficit with four third-period goals in a 4-2 win over the Panthers on Sunday.