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For the first time since 1993, the New York Islanders clinched a playoff series at Nassau Coliseum, as they advanced to the Second Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a 5-3 win in Game 6 over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday night.
The Islanders executed the win in front of an electric atmosphere of Islanders faithful, which was increased in capacity from 6,800 to 9,000 for Game 6.
Brock Nelson (2G, 1A), Anthony Beauvillier (1G, 2A), Kyle Palmieri and Ryan Pulock all scored while Ilya Sorokin made 34 saves on 37 shots in his fourth playoff win.
5 Takeaways: Islanders Clinch Second Round Berth with 5-3 Win in Game 6
The Islanders advanced to the Second Round after defeating Pittsburgh 5-3 in Game 6 on Wednesday night to win the series 4-2