Third Periods Turning Into a Charm for the Isles

For two straight games, the Islanders have recovered from deficits to win, scoring all of their goals in the third period. While not necessarily the best way to play (especially against high-caliber teams like Ottawa and the like), it certainly is a good thing for a team like the Islanders, who until now have not had necessarily strong third periods. What I found interesting about the game was the way it was started, actually- rather than cautious and careful, the Isles and Rangers started off playing their first half of the period with barely any stoppages, and with strong physical, fast-paced play- perhaps an attest to the age-old rivalry between the two teams.
My three stars of the game:
Ruslan Fedotenko- one power-play goal and a beautiful assist on Trent Hunter's goal.
Rick DiPietro- 28 saves, including an amazing three-or four-save flurry late in the third with an open net on the Ranger end of the ice. All of this after getting hit in the ice with a stick blade. What gives?! Not that I'm complaining, of course.
Miroslav Satan- As noted, the guy just knows where to be at the right time. Two game winners in a row and three goals in two games gives him my number one star. And... um, any chance he could be a write-in for the All-Star Game?

Honorable Mentions:
Trent Hunter, with a great goal to get the Isles started in the third- a rocket that Henrik Lunqvist of the Rangers just had no chance on.
Mike Comrie: A cute little between-the-legs fake stunned the Ranger D and produced a perfect lane to set up Fedotenko for the PP goal that tied it at 2. And just when we thought another power play was going to wilt.

And now for news of another sort. Eric Lindros is set to announce his retirement today after 13 seasons in the NHL. He has 372 goals and 865 points in his career, and plagued by injuries (specifically concussions) over the last few years, he has decided to hang up the skates. Now yes, this guy was once a Ranger, but he still deserves respect- after all, at one point he was a formidable presence in the league, and no doubt will be missed by many. Good luck, Eric.