Islanders ride momentum of OT win into clash vs. Panthers

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The seventh game of an NHL season is far too early for a team to be approaching must-win territory.

But considering what awaits the New York Islanders in their eighth game, it's a good thing they won Friday night.

The Islanders will look to complete a back-to-back sweep of Eastern Conference contenders on Saturday night when they host the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida