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Quines PP goal lifts Islanders over Panthers
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SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Alan Quine’s power-play goal at exactly 16 minutes of the second overtime gave the New York Islanders a 2-1 victory over the Florida Panthers early Saturday in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinal series.

Thomas Greiss stopped 47 shots for the Islanders. They lead the series 3-2 and can wrap it up with a win in Game 6 in New York on Sunday.

Roberto Luongo made 40 saves for Florida, which missed a penalty shot in the first overtime and was whistled for two penalties in the second overtime. The game ended at 12:16 a.m.

FLYERS 2, CAPITALS 0

WASHINGTON (AP) — Michal Neuvirth made a playoff career-high 44 saves and Philadelphia beat Washington Capitals in Game 5 to stay alive in the first-round series.

Neuvirth was dominant, carrying the team on his shoulders and blunting Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals’ every charge to cut the series deficit to 3-2 and send it back to Philadelphia for Game 6 on Sunday.

Ryan White scored the lone goal for the Flyers against Braden Holtby, with the puck deflecting in off Washington defenseman Taylor Chorney and past the goalie.

Chris VandeVelde added an empty-netter.

WILD 5, STARS 4, OT

DALLAS (AP) — Mikko Koivu redirected Ryan Suter’s shot from the left point 4:55 into overtime and Minnesota beat Dallas in Game 5 to stay alive in the first-round series.

Koivu also forced the overtime, going top shelf for the tying goal with 3:09 left in regulation.

The Wild cut their series deficit to 3-2. Game 6 is Sunday in Minnesota.

Jason Spezza and Alex Goligoski scored 28 seconds apart almost midway through the third period to give the Stars their first lead of the game.