TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 16 (UPI) -- Frans Nielsen scored in the first round of the shootout Thursday and that goal stood up to bring the New York Islanders a 2-1 win over Tampa Bay.
The Islanders continued their recent revival by winning for the fifth time in six games. Nevertheless, they remain in last place in the Metropolitan Division.
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Kevin Poulin stopped 29-of-30 shots in regulation and overtime before blanking the Lightning in their three shootout attempts.
Tampa Bay's only goal came from Martin St. Louis on the power play 5:45 into the first period. Thomas Vanek tied it with a power-play goal that came with 1:38 to go in the middle stanza.
Ben Bishop earned the victory by making 29 saves.
