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2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 2, Game 4: Lightning hold on for 2-1 overtime win against Islanders

Nikita Kucherov and Jason Garrison came up big for the Bolts, pushing them to a second consecutive overtime win and a 3-1 series lead.

The Tampa Bay Lightning held on for their second consecutive overtime win against the New York Islanders on Friday night at the Barclays Center. The 2-1 win puts the Bolts in a solid three games to one lead for the second series of these 2016 NHL Playoffs.

This game was noted for yet another sluggish start by the Lightning and the Islanders made them pay early with their physical play, overwhelming with their strong forecheck and hitting.