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New York Islanders fans certainly have a weird way of showing their appreciation for their team. (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) Anthony Beauvillier was the overtime hero for the New York Islanders on Wednesday night and the Nassau Coliseum faithful made sure to show their appreciation.  Beauvillier buried the winner 1:08 into the extra frame, forcing the semifinal against the defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning to a decisive Game 7 with a 3-2 victory.  For their efforts, Beauvillier and the… Source link

UNIONDALE, N.Y. — For the second time in two weeks, fans inside Nassau Coliseum watched their team close out a playoff series. The Islanders eliminated the Bruins in Game 6 Wednesday with a 6-2 victory. They will now play the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stanley Cup Semifinals for the second consecutive postseason. Brock Nelson scored twice and Kyle Palmieri netted his seventh of the playoffs during a second period that spun the game in New York’s favor. The Islanders pounced on three… Source link