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Stanley Cup playoffs three stars: John Tavares, Islanders put pressure on Panthers

The Florida Panthers might be in trouble.

The New York Islanders came into BB&T Center in Sunrise and outlasted the Panthers 5-4 to take a 1-0 series lead in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.

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Kyle Okposo broke a 3-3 tie early in the third period before Ryan Strome's goal six minutes into the period wound up being the game-winner.

Teams winning Game 1 of a Stanley Cup playoff series have gone on to win the series more than 75 percent of the time.