ELMONT, N.Y. — The New York Islanders bucked the trend of disastrous third periods to close out a 7-3 victory over the last-place Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night at UBS Arena — just two nights after blowing a three-goal third-period lead in a 5-4 overtime loss to the San Jose Sharks.  “It’s what we’ve talked … Continue reading Islanders exorcise some 3rd period demons, stomp Blue Jackets 7-3