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Can’t Give Them Life, Isles Must Bury Ovi, Caps in 5 | NYHN+

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2 years ago

August 19, 2020

The New York Islanders have been in this position before. Just a few weeks ago in fact.

With a chance to sweep the Florida Panthers out of the Qualifying Round, the Islanders got sloppy in Game 3 and missed their opportunity. The following game they returned to form to close out the series.

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The Islanders will have to dig down and find that resiliency once more following Tuesday’s 3-2 Game 4 loss to the Washington Capitals.

It was the undisciplined play that led to the Panthers getting five power-play opportunities last round with the Islanders having a chance to sweep. This time around, it was a bit of everything after the Islanders let a 2-0 first lead disappear in the opening minutes of the second period.

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