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Watch: Islanders recoup series lead with Hickey's overtime winner

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It was an ending to remember Sunday night when the Stanley Cup Playoffs made its debut in Brooklyn.

Thomas Hickey scored at 12:31 mark of the first overtime period as the New York Islanders scored three answered in Game 3 of their first-round matchup with the Florida Panthers, reclaiming the series lead with a 4-3 triumph.

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Ryan Pulock, Shane Prince, and Frans Nielsen also scored for the Islanders, while John Tavares and Kyle Okposo collected two assists apiece.

Thomas Greiss made 36 saves to earn the win.

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