This Day in Isles History: September 15
This Day in Isles History: September 15
The Isles avoid elimination with a Game 5 double-OT win against Tampa in the 2020 ECF
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Sept. 15, 2020 –The New York Islanders defeat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 in Game 5 of the 2020 Eastern Conference Final.
Former Islanders Jordan Eberle delivered the dramatic double-OT winner at 12:30 as the Islanders avoided elimination against the Lightning. Anders Lee provided the sole assist on the winning goal, while Ryan Pulock opened the scoring in regulation with a power-play goal in the first period.
Semyon Varlamov backstopped the win with 36 saves and made an iconic slide on his stomach into the post-win celebration dog pile along the boards.
Game 5 Recap: NYI 2, TBL 1 (2OT)
