What we learned:The Panthers again controlled play for much of the game at even strength and were the victims of some brilliant goaltending by Greiss, who lost a shutout when Barkov scored 1:59 into the third period. The Islanders played a disciplined game despite spending so much time in their end, giving the Panthers one power play. Quine ended the game when he scored on New York's second power play of the second overtime.
What this means for Islanders:New York has a 3-2 series lead for the first time since they defeated the Washington Capitals in six games in the opening round of the 1993 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Islanders are one win away from their first series win since that year, when they defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins to advance to the Wales Conference Final.
What this means for Panthers:Florida, which hasn't won a playoff series since reaching the 1996 Stanley Cup Final, is on the brink of elimination. Forward Vincent Trocheck made his series debut; he had been out since sustaining a foot injury March 29. Forward Jaromir Jagr has gone 36 consecutive Stanley Cup Playoff games without a goal.