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Islanders fall in overtime as Thursday brings several extra-time finishes

The New York Islanders lost to Los Angeles in overtime Thursday, while several other pro and college games also went to overtime or a shootout.

By Avery Lyons, ClickNNY Sports Desk

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The New York Islanders fell to the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 in overtime Thursday, one of several extra-time finishes across the night’s schedule. The Toronto Maple Leafs also edged the New York Rangers 5-4, with Toronto scoring late in regulation.

In college football, Appalachian State topped James Madison 34-31 on an overtime field goal. Memphis also rallied past East Carolina 41-34 in overtime, while Liberty rolled past Kennesaw State 34-6.

The Philadelphia 76ers erased a 29-point deficit to top the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-106. Oklahoma City held off Denver 96-84, and the Chicago Bears topped the New England Patriots 30-24 in the NFL.

Elsewhere, Dallas edged Winnipeg 3-2 in overtime, Edmonton topped Carolina 6-5 in a shootout, and Calgary held off Minnesota 2-1. The night’s other NHL result was Toronto’s 5-4 win over New York, while the Los Angeles-New York Islanders game ended 3-2 in overtime.

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Compiled by the ClickNNY Sports Desk from final scores and game reports.

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