Islanders defeat Mooseheads in crucial contest

A strong third period gave the Charlottetown Islanders a 5-3 victory over the Halifax Mooseheads, with the Herd missing out on a crucial two points as they continue to battle for a spot in the playoffs.

The first period ended tied, as Charlottetown appeared to take an early lead. Anthony Flanagan capitalizing on a turnover and beating Steinman but the goal was called back for being offside. Jude Herron gave the Islanders the lead halfway through the period and the Herd responded two minutes later, as Will Bent scored from the front of the Charlottetown net, scoring his 4th of the season and ending the period tied.

Will Bent scored his second of the game four minutes into the second period, deflecting a shot from Caylen Blake into the Islanders net on the powerplay. This time it was Charlottetown’s turn to respond as Flanagan scored after having his first goal called back, snapping a shot past Jacob Steinman.

Caylen Blake restored the lead for the Mooseheads one minute into the third period, Kilfoil sending the puck to the front of the Charlottetown net for Quinn Kennedy who fired a shot at the Islanders netminder before Blake buried his rebound. The Islanders then scored three unanswered goals to secure the win. Flanagan scoring his second of the game before Ethan Montroy threw a puck past Steinman to give Charlottetown the lead. Jonathan Lanza added an empty netter with less than a minute left in the game.

With the loss the Herd fall to 18-33-9 while the Islanders improve to 28-27-5

Charlottetown claimed the first two stars, Anthony Flanagan earning first star while Jonathan Lanza was awarded second star. Mooseheads Forward Will Bent received third star with two goals in the loss.

Halifax will have a day off before they return to action Friday, March 14th, as the travel to Cape Breton to take on the Eagles at Centre 200.

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