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Video: Tavares takes Ho-Sang’s pass, scores key OT-winner for Islanders

Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 13: John Tavares #91 of the New York Islanders skates against Derek Ryan #33 of the Carolina Hurricanes during their game at the Barclays Center on March 13, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

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Whether Thomas Greiss’ sprawling save was the true turning point or not, there’s no debating that the New York Islanders wouldn’t allow a third goal against the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday.

Instead, the Islanders fought back to gain a 3-2 overtime win by ... well, you probably guessed it even without seeing the headline: John Tavares did it again.

As an added wrinkle, Joshua Ho-Sang continues to be a catalyst for the Islanders.

The Isles’ number 66 scored the first Islanders’ goal to start the comeback and then sent back the drop pass that preceded Tavares’ overtime game-winner:

This is a big win for the Islanders one way or another, but it could be especially noteworthy depending upon how their East playoff bubble brethren perform on Tuesday.