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Islanders-Lightning Game 6 recap: Turning point, key stat and more

Final score: Islanders 3, Lightning 2 OT

Winning goal: Anthony Beauvillier created a turnover and connected on a wrist shot at 1:08 of overtime

Turning point: Matt Martin was called for a questionable high-stick on Pat Maroon at 14:03 of the third period and the potent Lightning power play generated five shots. But Semyon Varlamov stopped them all, including Steven Stamkos from the left circle and Alex Killorn at the left post.

Key statistics: The Islanders have not held the lead after the first period in any of their 18 playoff games…The Lightning are now 11-2 when scoring first this postseason, including 3-1 against the Islanders.