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Isles pay the price for paying the price

Quick ReadJack Capuano wants to see his team -- specifically, his forwards -- block more shots.

Andrew MacDonald #47 of the New York Islanders

Photo credit: Jim McIsaac | Andrew MacDonald #47 of the New York Islanders against the New Jersey Devils. (Nov. 25, 2011)

Arthur Staple

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DALLAS -- Jack Capuano wants to see his team -- specifically, his forwards -- block more shots.

"We have to be able to pay the price," he said. "We've done an OK job on the penalty kill, but we need to have that same mentality five-on- five."

Paying that price is a sign of a team that's willing to do anything to win. But the cost can be high.

The Isles entered Saturday's game with...

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