Another round, and another highly skilled opponent for the New York Islanders to frustrate.
The Islanders were 2-1 winners in Game 1 of their semifinal series against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday afternoon, taking a 1-0 series lead and getting one step closer to their first Stanley Cup Final appearance in more than 35 years.
Ryan Pulock‘s goal with 14 minutes to play in the third period proved to be the game-winner.
This win looked like all of the other wins this postseason from the Islanders.
They took a talented opponent full of star power, slowed it down, frustrated it, and capitalized on their opportunities.