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Barzal's game-winner lifts Islanders over Hurricanes in 2OT, trim series deficit to 3-1

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Bo Horvat - Two helpers in 2OT winHorvat picked up two assists Saturday during a 3-2 double-overtime win over the Hurricanes in Game 4.

ImpactThe 29-year-old helped set up both of Mathew Barzal's tallies on the afternoon, including the winner in the second OT period. Horvat has a goal and three points through four playoff games, but he could be due to light the lamp again -- he took five shots on net Saturday and has 15 in the series so far, tied with Kyle Palmieri for the team lead.

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Mathew Barzal - Plays hero in Game 4Barzal scored two goals including the game-winner Saturday in a 3-2 double-overtime victory over the Hurricanes in Game 4.

ImpactWith the Islanders facing the prospect of getting swept out of the playoffs, Barzal stepped up, beating Frederik Andersen through traffic midway through the second period before tipping home a point shot early in the second OT frame. Barzal had managed just one assist through the first three games in the series, and the 26-year-old will likely need to stay hot if New York is going to stay alive beyond Tuesday's Game 5 back in Carolina.

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Semyon Varlamov - Busy in Game 4 winVarlamov stopped 42 shots Saturday in a 3-2 double-overtime win over the Hurricanes in Game 4 of the Islanders' first-round series.

ImpactThe 36-year-old netminder wouldn't let the Isles get swept, making 17 saves in the first OT period alone to give Mathew Barzal a chance to pot the winner. Varlamov has started three of New York's four playoff games so far, posting a stellar 2.08 GAA and .930 save percentage despite a 1-2 record, and he should get the nod again Tuesday for Game 5 as the series shifts back to Carolina.

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Frederik Andersen - Falls to Isles in 2OTAndersen made 32 saves Saturday in a 3-2 double-overtime loss to the Islanders in Game 4 of the Hurricanes' first-round series.

ImpactCarolina had a chance to sweep the series on the road but couldn't find a winner in the first OT period despite firing 17 shots at Semyon Varlamov, opening the door for Mathew Barzal to save New York's season. Andersen has played brilliantly to begin the playoffs, posting a 2.07 GAA and .920 save percentage through four games, and he should be in the crease again for Game 5 on Tuesday as the Canes try to punch their ticket to the second round.

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Robert Bortuzzo - Nabs assist in season-saving winBortuzzo delivered a primary assist during the second overtime Saturday, culminating as a 3-2 win over the Hurricanes in Game 4.

ImpactBortuzzo found an open lane from the point and allied skater Mathew Barzal ever-so slightly changed the puck's direction near the top of the crease for the winning goal. This was the first playoff point for Bortuzzo since 2019, when the right-shot defenseman won the Stanley Cup with the Blues. The Isles will be back on the road for Game 5 on Tuesday.

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NHL roundup: Islanders remain alive with double-OT winMathew Barzal scored 1:24 into the second overtime Saturday for the host New York Islanders, who avoided elimination in their Eastern Confer...

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New York Islanders, Tampa Bay Lightning win Game 4 to avoid sweepsThe New York Islanders beat the Carolina Hurricanes in overtime and the Tampa Bay Lightning doubled up the Florida Panthers to stay alive.

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