Pittsburgh quickly took control against New York Islanders and led 2–0 at the drop of the third period, when the match suddenly turned.
After just five and a half minutes of the final period, New York Islanders had both reduced and equalized. And then the Swedes stepped into action.
First, Swedish Pierre Engvall gave Islanders the lead when he, in a counter-attack, blew past Pittsburgh back Ryan Graves and scored 3–2 just over 13 minutes into the final act.
Then Simon Holmström finalized the result to 4–2 with a goal in an open net.
I think it shows a lot of character to come back from a 2–0 deficit, says Engvall to reporters after the match.
And it's not the first time the team has made a late turnaround. It was the second match in a row where Islanders were down 0–2 before the final period, but then won 4–2.
It boosts self-confidence. We are confident and don't give up, he continues.
