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W2W4: Florida Panthers at New York Islanders, Game 6
- Updated: April 24, 2016
1:25 PM ET
The New York Islanders are looking to advance beyond the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time since 1993 after taking a 3-2 series lead over the Florida Panthers with a dramatic double-overtime win Friday night. They can advance to the second round (against the Tampa Bay Lightning) with a win at Barclays Center on Sunday night (7 ET). Here’s what to watch for:
Tavares series MVP: Is there a better hockey player on the planet at this moment than Islanders captain John Tavares? The Islanders have been outmatched in terms of possession and quality scoring chances throughout this series — the Panthers are the leading team in the enhanced statistical category of shot attempts in close games among all playoff teams — but whenever Tavares is on the ice, he’s a difference-maker. He has practically willed the Islanders to the verge of a first-round upset over the Atlantic Division winners from Florida, leading the Isles with seven points in five games. He is tied for fourth in the NHL in shots on goal.
Greiss as in good: Is it time to start giving Thomas Greiss some kudos as the Islanders continue their unlikely …
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