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	The&nbsp;Islanders practiced at East Meadow&#39;s Northwell Health Ice Center on Thursday night&nbsp;in preparation of Friday&#39;s Game 6 vs. the Carolina Hurricanes at UBS Arena. The Isles&#39; backs are against the boards in a win-or-go-home situation. NewsdayTV&#39;s Andrew Gross reports.
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