Islanders battle Blues, aim to solve third-period struggles

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The St. Louis Blues figured out a way Thursday night to recover from some familiar third-period doldrums. The New York Islanders are growing increasingly frustrated with their inability to do the same thing.

The Islanders strive to snap a discouraging skid as the visiting Blues aim to build a winning streak when the teams meet Saturday night in Elmont, N.Y.

Both teams were off Fri