This Day in Isles History: August 16

Mathew Barzal scores the OT winner in Game 3 of the Islanders First Round series against Washington

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By New York Islanders
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August 16, 2020 -Mathew Barzal scores his first-career OT winner in the Stanely Cup Playoffs as the Islanders beat the Washington Capitals 2-1 in Game 3 of their best-of-seven First Round series at Scotiabank Arena.
Barzal lifted the Islanders to victory 4:28 into overtime. Anders Lee scored in regulation and Semyon Varlamov made 22 saves on 23 shots in the win.

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