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Islanders 5, Red Wings 4

Tomas Jurco (26) of the Detroit Red Wings is checked by Nikolay Kulemin of the New York Islanders during the first period at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on March 29, 2015 in Uniondale, New York.
Tomas Jurco (26) of the Detroit Red Wings is checked by Nikolay Kulemin of the New York Islanders during the first period at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on March 29, 2015 in Uniondale, New York.
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Niklas Kronwall, left, of the Detroit Red Wings celebrates his goal at 9:54 of the first period against the New York Islanders and is joined by Pavel Datsyuk.
Niklas Kronwall, left, of the Detroit Red Wings celebrates his goal at 9:54 of the first period against the New York Islanders and is joined by Pavel Datsyuk.
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Referee Dave Jackson holds the broken mask belonging to  Petr Mrazek of the Detroit Red Wings during the first period.
Referee Dave Jackson holds the broken mask belonging to Petr Mrazek of the Detroit Red Wings during the first period.
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New York Islanders defenseman Brian Strait (37) and center Tyler Kennedy (26) watch Detroit Red Wings right wing Luke Glendening (41), left wing Drew Miller (20) and others celebrate Miller's goal in the first period.
New York Islanders defenseman Brian Strait (37) and center Tyler Kennedy (26) watch Detroit Red Wings right wing Luke Glendening (41), left wing Drew Miller (20) and others celebrate Miller's goal in the first period.
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Drew Miller, left, and Tomas Jurco of the Detroit Red Wings celebrate Miller's goal at 1:26 of the first period against the New York Islanders.
Drew Miller, left, and Tomas Jurco of the Detroit Red Wings celebrate Miller's goal at 1:26 of the first period against the New York Islanders.
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Detroit Red Wings right wing Luke Glendening, left, New York Islanders goalie Jaroslav Halak, center, and defenseman Thomas Hickey (14) look toward the puck shot by Red Wings left wing Drew Miller (not shown) that scored a goal in the first period.
Detroit Red Wings right wing Luke Glendening, left, New York Islanders goalie Jaroslav Halak, center, and defenseman Thomas Hickey (14) look toward the puck shot by Red Wings left wing Drew Miller (not shown) that scored a goal in the first period.
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New York Islanders center Brock Nelson (29) shoots the puck past Detroit Red Wings goalie Petr Mrazek (34) for a goal as Red Wings center Joakim Andersson (18) and defenseman Niklas Kronwall (55) defend against Islanders center Ryan Strome (18) during the first period.
New York Islanders center Brock Nelson (29) shoots the puck past Detroit Red Wings goalie Petr Mrazek (34) for a goal as Red Wings center Joakim Andersson (18) and defenseman Niklas Kronwall (55) defend against Islanders center Ryan Strome (18) during the first period.
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Kyle Okposo of the New York Islanders scores a powerplay goal at 9:02 of the first period against Petr Mrazek (34) of the Detroit Red Wings.
Kyle Okposo of the New York Islanders scores a powerplay goal at 9:02 of the first period against Petr Mrazek (34) of the Detroit Red Wings.
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John Tavares (91) of the New York Islanders skates against the Detroit Red Wings during the first period.
John Tavares (91) of the New York Islanders skates against the Detroit Red Wings during the first period.
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Ryan Strome #18 of the New York Islanders celebrates his goal at 5:38 of the first period against the Detroit Red Wings.
Ryan Strome #18 of the New York Islanders celebrates his goal at 5:38 of the first period against the Detroit Red Wings.
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Tomas Tatar, left, of the Detroit Red Wings celebrates his goal at 39 seconds of the first period against the New York Islanders.
Tomas Tatar, left, of the Detroit Red Wings celebrates his goal at 39 seconds of the first period against the New York Islanders.
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Henrik Zetterberg (40) of the Detroit Red Wings is checked by Brian Strait (37) of the New York Islanders during the first period.
Henrik Zetterberg (40) of the Detroit Red Wings is checked by Brian Strait (37) of the New York Islanders during the first period.
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Cal Clutterbuck (15) of the New York Islanders scores at 3:57 of the second period against Jimmy Howard of the Detroit Red Wings.
Cal Clutterbuck (15) of the New York Islanders scores at 3:57 of the second period against Jimmy Howard of the Detroit Red Wings.
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The New York Islanders bench celebrates a goal by Cal Clutterbuck of the New York Islanders during the second period against the Detroit Red Wings.
The New York Islanders bench celebrates a goal by Cal Clutterbuck of the New York Islanders during the second period against the Detroit Red Wings.
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New York Islanders defenseman Johnny Boychuk (55), defenseman Johnny Boychuk (14), center Casey Cizikas (53) and right wing Cal Clutterbuck (15) celebrate Clutterbuck's goal as Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard (35) skates away in the second period.
New York Islanders defenseman Johnny Boychuk (55), defenseman Johnny Boychuk (14), center Casey Cizikas (53) and right wing Cal Clutterbuck (15) celebrate Clutterbuck's goal as Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard (35) skates away in the second period.
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Detroit Red Wings center Pavel Datsyuk (13) shoots the puck past a diving New York Islanders goalie Jaroslav Halak (41) to score as Islanders defenseman Travis Hamonic (3) and center Frans Nielsen (51) try to defend during the second period.
Detroit Red Wings center Pavel Datsyuk (13) shoots the puck past a diving New York Islanders goalie Jaroslav Halak (41) to score as Islanders defenseman Travis Hamonic (3) and center Frans Nielsen (51) try to defend during the second period.
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John Tavares (91) of the New York Islanders takes the second period shot against the Detroit Red Wings.
John Tavares (91) of the New York Islanders takes the second period shot against the Detroit Red Wings.
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Head coach Mike Babcock of the Detroit Red Wings gives his players direction in the closing minutes of their game against the New York Islanders.
Head coach Mike Babcock of the Detroit Red Wings gives his players direction in the closing minutes of their game against the New York Islanders.
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Justin Abdelkader (8) of the Detroit Red Wings pushes John Tavares (91) of the New York Islanders during the third period.
Justin Abdelkader (8) of the Detroit Red Wings pushes John Tavares (91) of the New York Islanders during the third period.
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Jaroslav Halak (41) of the New York Islanders makes the third period save on Tomas Jurco (26) of the Detroit Red Wings.
Jaroslav Halak (41) of the New York Islanders makes the third period save on Tomas Jurco (26) of the Detroit Red Wings.
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Kyle Quincey (27) of the Detroit Red Wings checks Josh Bailey (12) of the New York Islanders during the third period.
Kyle Quincey (27) of the Detroit Red Wings checks Josh Bailey (12) of the New York Islanders during the third period.
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New York Islanders center Frans Nielsen (51) checks Detroit Red Wings left wing Henrik Zetterberg (40) to gain control of the puck during the third period.
New York Islanders center Frans Nielsen (51) checks Detroit Red Wings left wing Henrik Zetterberg (40) to gain control of the puck during the third period.
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The New York Islanders leave the ice following their 5-4 victory over the Detroit Red Wings.
The New York Islanders leave the ice following their 5-4 victory over the Detroit Red Wings.
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