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So close, yet so far away for Islanders again as they fall game short of Stanley Cup Final

Matt Martin #17 of the Islanders reacts after his teams 1-0 loss against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game Seven of the NHL Stanley Cup Semifinals during the 2021 NHL Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on June 25, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. Credit: Getty Images/Mike Carlson

It was fun while it lasted for the Islanders.

The three-year ride of playoff successes under Lou Lamoriello and Barry Trotz. This year’s best run yet. The Nassau Coliseum farewell.

The Jets lineman crushing a beer can on his head. The "New York Saints" thing against Boston. The chaos – for better and worse – after Anthony Beauvillier’s overtime game-winner against Tampa Bay on Wednesday.