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Can Jordan Eberle's hat trick jump start the Islanders' playoff drive?

Jordan Eberle of the Islanders celebrates his second period goal against the Red Wings at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum on Friday. Credit: Jim McIsaac

The absurd nature of his goal was not lost on Jordan Eberle.

Because, as he recalled after the Islanders’ 4-1 win at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum Friday night against the league-worst Red Wings, the first of his three goals was hardly a thing of beauty.

“The first one went right off my knee,” said Eberle. “The biggest thing is just to to keep going to the areas where you think you can score.