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Kyle Okposo RW NYI
18 Days New York Islanders Comment

Kyle Okposo recorded his third goal of the postseason in Tuesday's 6-4 win against Pittsburgh.

The Islanders are a confident group in their first-round series versus the Penguins and with both teams winning two games that confidence is justified. Okposo scored from behind the goal line on a bank shot off Marc-Andre Fleury's pad in the second period. He had four goals in 48 regular-season contests, but has elevated his game to a much higher level in the playoffs.

Kyle Okposo RW NYI
19 Days New York Islanders Comment

Kyle Okposo is making his presence felt in his first playoff experience.

With two goals and a helper, Okposo has arguably been the Islanders' best forward in the first-round series. "He's been great for us," Brad Boyes said. "He's been physical, doing what it takes. That's what you need in the playoffs. It's been great to see. He's getting his first taste, but it doesn't really seem like it.

Kyle Okposo RW NYI
20 Days New York Islanders Comment

Kyle Okposo has carried the momentum he built during the end of the 2013 regular season into the playoffs.

He was the difference-maker in Game 2 and nearly did the same in Game 3 against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday. He had a goal and an assist in today's game, yet the Pens ultimately won 5-4 in OT. John Tavares was strong in his own right, scoring the game-tying goal.

Kyle Okposo RW NYI
22 Days New York Islanders Comment

Kyle Okposo potted the game-winning goal in the Islanders' 4-3 come-from-behind win against the Penguins in Game 2 on Friday night.

Okposo was the catalyst for the Isles in this one, as his fight -- the first of his career -- against Matt Niskanen at 4:58 of the second period shifted momentum New York's way, when it was down 3-1. The Islanders would score three unanswered goals, one by Colin McDonald 14 seconds after the fight and the second by Matt Martin just over five minutes after that. Matt Moulson had a power-play marker in the first period. Mark Streit chipped in with two helpers. Any fear about John Tavares' first-game struggles carrying over can be put to bed, too, as he was superb, getting an assist, four penalty minutes and a team-high six shots on goal.

Kyle Okposo RW NYI
23 Days New York Islanders Comment

The Islanders have a simple game plan for Game 2: Forget about what they did in Game 1.

New York was blasted 5-0 by the Penguins in Game 1 in an ugly loss. But it's only one game of a long series. "Everybody's got to be better from top to bottom," Kyle Okposo said. "From systems, to the penalty kill, power play -- everything. We know what we have to do. We're down 1-0 in the series. It doesn't matter how we got there."

Kyle Okposo RW NYI
1 Month New York Islanders Comment

It appears that there won't be any supplementary discipline for New York Islanders forward Kyle Okposo's hit on Winnipeg Jets defenseman Zach Bogosian.

As with many hits, there was at least a small contingent of people who expected a fine or a suspension. Okposo won't miss any time or money, though.

Kyle Okposo RW NYI
2 Months New York Islanders Comment

Kyle Okposo scored the only Islanders goal Thursday in a 2-1 shootout loss to Washington.

Okposo's goal was just his fourth of the campaign, which is a rather larger disappointment for the former first round selection. He has excelled on a line with John Tavares in the past, but has enjoyed relatively little success otherwise.

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