Fans Disappointed As New York Islanders Fall Just Short Of Stanley Cup Final
Had they won, it would have been the Islanders' first trip to the Stanley Cup Final since 1984.
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Had they won, it would have been the Islanders' first trip to the Stanley Cup Final since 1984.
Jordan Eberle and Scott Mayfield scored for the Islanders, who rallied from two goals down in the second period. Semyon Varlamov finished with 22 saves.
The Islanders return home trailing the Lightning 3-2 in the series. Can they rally for a win in front of the home fans to keep the season alive?
Steven Stamkos had two goals and an assist, helping the Tampa Bay Lightning rout the New York Islanders 8-0 in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup semifinal series on Monday night.
The arena is expected to open in November, with a capacity of around 17,000 for hockey games.
Semyon Varlamov finished with 28 saves to help the Islanders win a Game 4 to tie a series after dropping the previous game at home for the third time this postseason.
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The Islanders outshot the Lightning 8-5 in a tight third period, but couldn't tie it.
The Islanders are on a deep playoff run and that's part of the reason the city checks in as one of the U.S.' best for hockey fans.
Semyon Varlamov and the New York Islanders are on a roll.
With the Nassau Coliseum crowd roaring from before the puck drop, the game got off to a fast-paced start with plenty of hard hits on both sides.
As the New York Islanders continue their run in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, their new home is almost ready.
After a strong regular season, Islanders goalie Semyon Varlamov found himself on the bench while rookie Ilya Sorokin was shining in the first round of the playoffs.
The Islanders, who have won two in a row to take their first lead in the series, can advance to the Stanley Cup semifinals in Game 6 at home on Wednesday.
Game 5 is Monday night in Boston, with Game 6 back at Nassau Coliseum on Wednesday night.
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