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With Many Home Games Early, Islanders Looking For Fast Start

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — After taking another big step forward with their second straight 100-point season and the franchise’s first playoff series win since 1993, the Islanders hope to keep up their improved play.

The Islanders overcame injuries down the stretch last season to earn a playoff berth for the second straight year, and third in the past four. New York then advanced to the second round before losing to Tampa Bay in five games.

Now, the Islanders are focused on going further this season.

“We’ve made the playoffs two years in a row and obviously want to get the third year and do better,” defenseman Johnny Boychuk said.