CBS · Apr 28, 2016
Capellini: Islanders Have Something With Strome-Prince-Nelson Line
Islanders forward Shane Prince attacks against the Lightning during the third period of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series on April 27, 2016, at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. (Photo: Mike Carlson/Getty Images)By Jeff Capellini
WFAN.com
The Islanders had a built-in excuse heading into Game 1 of their second-round series.
They had no intention of ever using it.
Playing on just two days’ rest, the Isles were the more motivated team during the first two periods of Wednesday night’s 5-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning. This despite the hosts having almost a week to get their wits about them after vanquishing the Detroit Red Wings in the first round.