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Okposo scores in OT in Islanders' 4-3 win; Tavares gets two goals

RALEIGH, N.C. - Seems as though Kyle Okposo is feeling better.

In his first game back since being diagnosed with swine flu earlier this week, Okposo scored the winning goal with 15 seconds remaining in overtime as the Islanders beat the Hurricanes, 4-3, at RBC Center Friday night.

After giving away a 3-0 lead, the Islanders left North Carolina with two points as Okposo picked off a pass...

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