*New York Islanders Team Report*
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Last result: 3-2 loss (OT) at Tampa Bay, April 16 
Series: Lost Eastern Conference quarterfinals, 4-1

The Islanders put forth a valiant effort Friday but could not
avoid being eliminated from the playoffs at the hands of the
Lightning, losing a 3-2 decision in overtime. ... The loss
concluded New York's fourth straight first-round exit. ... The
Islanders ended Nikolai Khabibulin's shutout streak at 145
minutes, 8 seconds when LW Oleg Kvasha netted his first career
playoff goal at 10:41 of the first period. ... Kvasha led the
Islanders with five shots on goal. ... New York fell to 2-10 in
playoff series it has trailed by a three games to one margin.
... The Islanders are now 5-7 in Game Fives when facing
elimination.

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