Islanders win in overtime as Thursday sports night brings playoff drama
The New York Islanders won in overtime Thursday, while Atlanta and Golden State moved the WNBA Finals to a deciding Game 7.
By Avery Lyons, ClickNNY Sports Desk
The New York Islanders rallied past the Minnesota Wild 4-3 in overtime Thursday, with Matthew Schaefer scoring his second goal 33 seconds into the extra period. The Utah Mammoth and Los Angeles Kings also won overtime games, topping the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 and Ottawa Senators 6-5, respectively.
The WNBA Finals is headed to Game 7 after the Atlanta Dream topped the Golden State Valkyries 80-69 in Game 6. The series is tied 3-3.
Buffalo’s Tage Thompson recorded three goals and two assists as the Sabres edged the Anaheim Ducks 7-6. Carolina held off Columbus 3-2, while Troy rallied past James Madison 24-21 in overtime on Hayden Wolfe’s 27-yard field goal.
Elsewhere, North Texas outlasted Florida Atlantic 48-41, Atlanta topped Cleveland 114-111, New Orleans rolled past Sacramento 132-120, Memphis routed Portland 124-103 and Green Bay topped Carolina 27-19.
Compiled by the ClickNNY Sports Desk from final scores and game reports.
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