Evgeni Nabokov called Thursday's 2-1 overtime loss the "toughest one this year." The Islanders clinged to a one-goal lead from the middle of the first period until later in the third, but ultimately couldn't find that second goal to really put the game in their favor. "It's probably the toughest one this year," said Nabokov, who had 35 saves. "We had the game in our hands. That's exactly how the playoffs are. It was a great atmosphere; I wish we could have that atmosphere every night here."