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Islanders prevail in OT, force Game 7 vs. Lightning in thriller at ‘The Coli’

Jun 23, 2021; Uniondale, New York, USA; New York Islanders left wing Anthony Beauvillier (18) reacts after scoring the game winning goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during overtime in game six of the 2021 Stanley Cup Semifinals at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports

Anthony Beauvillier scored 1:08 into overtime as the host New York Islanders came back to beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Wednesday in Uniondale, N.Y., forcing a decisive seventh game in the NHL semifinals.

Game 7 will be played Friday night in Tampa. The Lightning are the defending Stanley Cup champions while the Islanders are looking to get to the finals for the first time since 1984.