Brandon Vuic will return to line up for Halifax after serving a one-game suspension in Game 3.
The Islanders kept the game close last night at home in Game 3 holding a 1-0 lead early into the second period and then keeping a 1-1 tie until the third period.
Over the course of the three games, Halifax has outscored Charlottetown 17-5 and have out-shot Charlottetown 142-55. Islanders goalie Mason McDonald, although numbers won't show it, has been excellent in goal for the Islanders giving them a chance to win every game.
In a post-game interview last night's game, McDonald said it felt good to have the fans on their side.
"We had a pretty good crowd tonight. Hopefully more show up tomorrow night and cheer us on."
Halifax has been led by Jonathan Drouin and Nikolaj Ehlers so far through the first three games. Drouin has found the back of the net four times and has helped on five others for nine points. Ehlers has two goals and eight points.
"They're obviously great players," said McDonald on the Halifax duo last night. "Seeing them come down doesn't really scare me or anything it's just a challenge I guess you could say."
Despite being down 3-0 in the series, McDonald believes the Islanders can come back.
"We're going to take it one game at a time. Tomorrow night we are going to take it to them and hope for a win."
Keys to the game:
Charlottetown - Stay out of the box. The did manage this Game 3 but allowed two power play goals on four penalty kills. Also, they must get more pressure on Zachary Fucale and get more shots.
Halifax - Power play. Their power play has been key so far these playoffs. Crack McDonald early.
I'm hoping I can make it to the game tonight. I am still waiting for our laneway to be blown out as there are several high drifts. I haven't made into work yet.
Follow the game live on Twitter by following @islandersgmday.
Date: Thursday March 26, 2014
Opponent: Halifax Mooseheads
Where: Eastlink Centre, Charlottetown, P.E.I.
Time: 7 p.m. AST
TV: Eastlink, Telus Webcast
Summary
Series: Halifax leads 3-0.
Last Game: March 25 - HAL 4 @ CHA 1
Next Game: March 28 in Halifax if necessary
Head to head record for 2013-2014: Halifax 8-1-0-0, Charlottetown 1-7-1-0
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Record (RS)
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47-18-0-3
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21-39-3-5
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Standing (RS)
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1st Maritimes / 2nd QMJHL
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5th Maritimes / 15th QMJHL
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Home record (RS)
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25-7-0-2
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13-15-3-3
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Road record (RS)
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22-11-0-1
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8-24-0-2
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Leading points (PO)
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Jonathan Drouin - 9 (4-5-9)
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Daniel Sprong - 4 (3-1-4)
Alex Goulet - 4 (1-3-4)
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Leading goals (PO)
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Jonathan Drouin - 4
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Daniel Sprong - 3
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Leading assists (PO)
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Nikolaj Ehlers - 6
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Alex Goulet - 3
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Leading PIM (PO)
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Brandon Vuic - 10
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Mike DiPaolo - 15
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Leading Rookie (PO)
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Nikolaj Ehlers - 8 (2-6-8)
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Daniel Sprong - 4 (3-1-4)
Alex Goulet - 4 (1-3-4)
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Best GAA (PO)
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Zachary Fucale - 1.67
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Mason McDonald - 5.73
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Best Save % (PO)
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Zachary Fucale - 0.909
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Mason McDonald - 0.880
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Record scoring first (PO)
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1-0-0
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0-2-0
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Giving up first goal (PO)
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2-0-0
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0-1-0
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Power play (PO)
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No. 2 | 10/20 | 50 %
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No. 10 | 2/16 | 12.5 %
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Penalty kill (PO)
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No. 7 | 87.5 %
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No. 15 | 50 %
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RS - Regular Season
PO - Playoffs
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