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Islanders-Lightning Game 4 recap: Key stat, turning point, three stars, more

Winning goal: Matt Martin’s first of the playoffs made it 3-0 at 17:57 of the second period.

Key statistic: The Islanders are the fourth team in NHL history to face a 2-1 series deficit in at least three rounds within a postseason (also 1989 Flyers, 1993 Maple Leafs and 2010 Canadiens). They have won Game 3 each time, and will now aim to become the first team to overcome a 2-1 series deficit to win three rounds in one playoff year.

Turning point: Ryan Pulock’s sliding block on Ryan McDonagh’s spinning backhander with time running out was the biggest save of the game and preserved the win.