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NHL: New York Islanders 4, Toronto 3 (OT)

Published: Nov. 23, 2009 at 10:33 PM

TORONTO, Nov. 23 (UPI) -- The New York Islanders gave up a three-goal lead but managed to beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 in overtime Monday on a shot by Josh Bailey.

New York got the win despite 61 shots by Toronto -- 58 of them turned back by Islanders goalie Dwayne Roloson.

Bailey scored with 43 seconds left in the extra session, assisted by Sean Bergenheim and Bruno Gervais.

Jeff Tambellini, Matt Moulson and Bergenheim scored for the Islanders in regulation, all in the second period.

Phil Kessel, Niklas Hagman and Wayne Primeau scored for the Maple Leafs.

Toronto started Vesa Toskala, who gave up three goals on 15 shots before he was replaced Jonas Gustavsson, who had five saves.

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