Sunday, April 24, 2016

Islanders on brink of ending 23-year playoff drought (Yahoo Sports)

New York Islanders center Frans Nielsen (51) and Alan Quine (10) celebrate after Nielsen scored a goal against the Florida Panthers during the first period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey first-round Stanley Cup playoff series, Friday, April 22, 2016, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)

New York Islanders coach Jack Capuano knows he doesn't need to say a lot to motivate his players. Coming off a grueling double-overtime win in the last game, the Islanders have a chance to accomplish something the franchise hasn't done in 23 years: Win a playoff series. ''I think the guys know exactly how they have to play,'' Capuano said.


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