NEW YORK --New York Islanders captain John Tavares came up big when it mattered most for a franchise starving for a winner.
Tavares scored his second goal of the game 10:41 into the second overtime to give the Islanders a series-clinching 2-1 victory against the Florida Panthers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference First Round and their first playoff series victory since 1993.
Tavares scores in double overtime, Islanders advance
Forward has two goals, New York defeats Florida; into second round for first time since 1993
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