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Game 3 Highlights, Reactions: Capuano laments Boyle hit, but Islanders lost with final-minute breakdown

In the immediate aftermath of the New York Islanders' 5-4 Game 3 overtime loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, Isles coach Jack Capuano was asked and didn't hold back about the Brian Boyle hit on Thomas Hickey just before Boyle's overtime winner.

He thought it was a headshot -- upon further review, it may have been a late hit or interference more than anything -- but others looking at the replay disagreed.

His reaction is understandable after an emotional loss in an intense, hectic, back-and-forth finish to what was his team's best effort of the series' first three games.