The Islanders defeated the Philadelphia Flyer, 3-1, in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference Semifinal in the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, in Toronto. The Isles lead the best-of-seven series, 2-1.

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The New York Islanders celebrate their 3-1 victory against the Philadelphia Flyers in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 29, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario.

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New York Islanders defenseman Ryan Pulock (6) celebrates with goaltender Semyon Varlamov (40) after defeating the Philadelphia Flyers in NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference playoff hockey game action in Toronto, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020.

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New York Islanders left wing Anthony Beauvillier (18) tries to shoot as Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Ivan Provorov (9) defends and Flyers goaltender Carter Hart (79) and center Travis Konecny (11) look on during first-period NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference playoff hockey game action in Toronto, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020.

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New York Islanders left wing Matt Martin (17) celebrates with center Mathew Barzal (13) after scoring against Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart during second-period NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference playoff hockey game action in Toronto, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020.

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Philadelphia Flyers right wing Tyler Pitlick (18) battles New York Islanders center Mathew Barzal (13) in front of Flyers goaltender Carter Hart (79) during second-period NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference playoff hockey game action in Toronto, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020.

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New York Islanders left wing Matt Martin (17) scores against Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart (79) during second-period NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference playoff hockey game action in Toronto, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020.

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New York Islanders center Leo Komarov (47) celebrates his goal against the Philadelphia Flyers with teammates during second-period NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference playoff hockey game action in Toronto, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020.

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New York Islanders center Mathew Barzal (13) battles for control of the puck with Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Robert Hagg (8) as Flyers goaltender Carter Hart (79) looks on during first-period NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference playoff hockey game action in Toronto, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020.

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Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart (79) looks back as the puck crosses the goal line on a shot by New York Islanders center Leo Komarov as Flyers center Sean Couturier (14) reaches into the net during second-period NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference playoff hockey game action in Toronto, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020.

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Philadelphia Flyers left wing James van Riemsdyk (25) celebrates a goal by teammate right wing Tyler Pitlick (not shown) as New York Islanders defenseman Adam Pelech (3) and goaltender Semyon Varlamov (40) react during first-period NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference playoff hockey game action in Toronto, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020.

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Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart (79) looks back as the puck crosses the goal line on a shot by New York Islanders center Leo Komarov during second-period NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference playoff hockey game action in Toronto, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020.

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Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart (79) makes a save against New York Islanders left wing Anthony Beauvillier (18) during first-period NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference playoff hockey game action in Toronto, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020.

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New York Islanders goaltender Semyon Varlamov (40) stops Philadelphia Flyers left wing James van Riemsdyk (25) and center Sean Couturier (14) during third-period NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference playoff hockey game action in Toronto, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020.

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New York Islanders center Jean-Gabriel Pageau (44) celebrates with goaltender Semyon Varlamov (40) after defeating the Philadelphia Flyers in NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference playoff hockey game action in Toronto, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020.

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Philadelphia Flyers left wing James van Riemsdyk (25) crashes into the net behind New York Islanders goaltender Semyon Varlamov (40) during third-period NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference playoff hockey game action in Toronto, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020.

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Semyon Varlamov #40 of the New York Islanders plays the puck against the Philadelphia Flyers during the second period in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 29, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario.

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Matt Martin #17 of the New York Islanders is congratulated by his teammate, Mathew Barzal, after scoring a goal against the Philadelphia Flyers during the second period in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 29, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario.

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Anthony Beauvillier #18 of the New York Islanders is defended by Claude Giroux #28 of the Philadelphia Flyers during the second period in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 29, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario.

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Leo Komarov of the Islanders is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a goal against the Flyers during the second period in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on Saturday in Toronto.

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Ryan Pulock #6 of the New York Islanders is defended by Tyler Pitlick #18 of the Philadelphia Flyers during the second period in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 29, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario.

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Tyler Pitlick #18 of the Philadelphia Flyers checks Mathew Barzal #13 of the New York Islanders during the second period in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 29, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario.

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Leo Komarov #47 of the New York Islanders scores a goal past Carter Hart #79 of the Philadelphia Flyers during the second period in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 29, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario.

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Leo Komarov #47 of the New York Islanders is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a goal against the Philadelphia Flyers during the second period in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 29, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario.

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Philadelphia Flyers right wing Tyler Pitlick (18) battles New York Islanders center Mathew Barzal (13) in front of Flyers goaltender Carter Hart (79) during second-period NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference playoff hockey game action in Toronto, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020.

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Mathew Barzal #13 of the New York Islanders is defended by Chris Stewart #44 of the Philadelphia Flyers during the second period in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 29, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario.

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New York Islanders center Leo Komarov (47) celebrates his goal against the Philadelphia Flyers with teammates during second-period NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference playoff hockey game action in Toronto, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020.

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New York Islanders left wing Matt Martin (17) scores against Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart (79) during second-period NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference playoff hockey game action in Toronto, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020.

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New York Islanders left wing Matt Martin (17) celebrates with center Mathew Barzal (13) after scoring against Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart during second-period NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference playoff hockey game action in Toronto, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020.

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Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart (79) looks back as the puck crosses the goal line on a shot by New York Islanders center Leo Komarov during second-period NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference playoff hockey game action in Toronto, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020.

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Head coach Alain Vigneault of the Philadelphia Flyers reacts against the New York Islanders during the first period in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 29, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario.

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New York Islanders left wing Anthony Beauvillier (18) tries to shoot as Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Ivan Provorov (9) defends and Flyers goaltender Carter Hart (79) and center Travis Konecny (11) look on during first-period NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference playoff hockey game action in Toronto, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020.

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Head coach Alain Vigneault of the Philadelphia Flyers reacts against the New York Islanders during the first period in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 29, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario.

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Jakub Voracek #93 of the Philadelphia Flyers is defended by Devon Toews #25 of the New York Islanders during the first period in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 29, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario.

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Claude Giroux #28 of the Philadelphia Flyers is defended by Adam Pelech #3 of the New York Islanders during the first period in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 29, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario.

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Carter Hart #79 of the Philadelphia Flyers jumps prior to the first period in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Second Round against the New York Islanders during the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 29, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario.

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New York Islanders center Mathew Barzal (13) battles for control of the puck with Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Robert Hagg (8) as Flyers goaltender Carter Hart (79) looks on during first-period NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference playoff hockey game action in Toronto, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020.

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James van Riemsdyk #25 of the Philadelphia Flyers celebrates a goal by teammate Tyler Pitlick (not pictured) past Semyon Varlamov #40 of the New York Islanders during the first period in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 29, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario.

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Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart (79) makes a save against New York Islanders left wing Anthony Beauvillier (18) during first-period NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference playoff hockey game action in Toronto, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020.

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New York Islanders goaltender Semyon Varlamov (40) stops Philadelphia Flyers center Travis Konecny (11) during first-period NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference playoff hockey game action in Toronto, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020.

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The New York Islanders stand for the national anthem prior to Game Three of the Eastern Conference Second Round against the Philadelphia Flyers during the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 29, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario.

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Leo Komarov #47 of the New York Islanders skates with the puck against the Philadelphia Flyers during the first period in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 29, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario.

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Anders Lee #27 of the New York Islanders is defended by Justin Braun #61 of the Philadelphia Flyers in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 29, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario.

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Anders Lee #27 of the New York Islanders is checked by Travis Sanheim #6 of the Philadelphia Flyers as he attempts a shot on Carter Hart #79 in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 29, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario.

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Devon Toews #25 of the New York Islanders battles for the puck with Claude Giroux #28 of the Philadelphia Flyers during the first period in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 29, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario.

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Jordan Eberle #7 of the New York Islanders gets tripped up against Chris Stewart #44 of the Philadelphia Flyers during the first period in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 29, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario.

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Jordan Eberle #7 of the New York Islanders gets tripped up against Chris Stewart #44 of the Philadelphia Flyers during the first period in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 29, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario.

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Jean-Gabriel Pageau #44 of the New York Islanders is defended by Travis Sanheim #6 of the Philadelphia Flyers during the first period in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 29, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario.

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Head coach Barry Trotz of the New York Islanders reacts against the Philadelphia Flyers during the first period in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 29, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario.

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Brock Nelson #29 of the New York Islanders and Justin Braun #61 of the Philadelphia Flyers battle for the puck during the first period in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 29, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario.

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Philadelphia Flyers right wing Tyler Pitlick (18) celebrates his goal against New York Islanders goaltender Semyon Varlamov (not shown) with defenseman Ivan Provorov (9), center Scott Laughton (21), defenseman Matt Niskanen (15) and left wing James van Riemsdyk (25) during first-period NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference playoff hockey game action in Toronto, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020.

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Jakub Voracek #93 of the Philadelphia Flyers and Anthony Beauvillier #18 of the New York Islanders scuffle during the first period in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 29, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario.

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Tyler Pitlick #18 of the Philadelphia Flyers scores a goal against the New York Islanders during the first period in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 29, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario.

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Philadelphia Flyers left wing James van Riemsdyk (25) celebrates a goal by teammate right wing Tyler Pitlick (not shown) as New York Islanders defenseman Adam Pelech (3) and goaltender Semyon Varlamov (40) react during first-period NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference playoff hockey game action in Toronto, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

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New York Islanders goaltender Semyon Varlamov (40) makes a stop against the Philadelphia Flyers during first-period NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference playoff hockey game action in Toronto, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020.

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New York Islanders goaltender Semyon Varlamov (40) makes a stop as Philadelphia Flyers center Travis Konecny (11) and Islanders defenseman Nick Leddy (2) look for a rebound during first-period NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference playoff hockey game action in Toronto, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020.

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