After the Jets had taken a 14-3 lead, the teams played a furious final period.

The Islanders played a good second period, emerging with a 5-4 lead.

But they played a competitive first period last night.

But I think we played a strong third period tonight.

They played a lethargic first period, but still managed to come out of it tied, 1-1.

The teams then played a futile third period to send the game into overtime.

I want him to play an extended period of time throughout the preseason.

"I think we played a real impressive third period," Carpenter said.

They played a poor first period, probably their poorest of the season, and fell behind by two goals.

The teams played an extra period in all four of their encounters this season.