Bain got 12 of his pointys in the decisive first period.

Toronto took only 16 shots tonight, 5 in the decisive second period.

He came close, however, with a career-high 17 assists, and 17 of his 33 points in the decisive third period.

Peca played only 16 seconds in the decisive third period, and 12 of those seconds were on a power play.

Seven Islanders scored goals, three in a span of 10 minutes during the decisive second period.

What may explain these differences is the strength or weakness of princely government in the decisive period up to 1200.

One that moved easily and dramatically into gear as the game entered the decisive third period.

"We have reached the decisive period of the air war against England," he declared.

The year 2006 will be a decisive period.

Prime Minister, this is a decisive period in international politics.