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Isles' Capuano incensed by Boyle's hit on Hickey

BROOKLYN, N.Y. -- New York Islanders coach Jack Capuano was livid after his team's 5-4 overtime loss to Tampa Bay in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference second-round series Tuesday night at Barclays Center, and says Lightning center Brian Boyle should be suspended.

Capuano believes Boyle, who scored the game-winning goal at 2:48 of OT, made a direct hit to the head of Islanders defenseman Thomas Hickey prior to the tally.

"It's a direct shot to the head," Capuano said. "I mean, probably going to get suspended a game.