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NHL Playoffs: What channel is Panthers vs. Islanders Game 3 on?

By Nathaniel Reeves

Apr 15, 2016; Sunrise, FL, USA;New York Islanders center John Tavares during third period action against the Florida Panthers in game two of the first round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at BB&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Duyos-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 15, 2016; Sunrise, FL, USA;New York Islanders center John Tavares during third period action against the Florida Panthers in game two of the first round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at BB&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Duyos-USA TODAY Sports /
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Here’s where to catch Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first round playoffs between the Florida Panthers and New York Islanders on TV.

The Florida Panthers and New York Islanders opened up their Eastern Conference first round playoff series with a split of two fast-paced and entertaining games. Now, the series will shift to Brooklyn for an all-important Game 3 on Sunday night.

Game 3 between the Panthers and Islanders from the Barclays Center starts at 8:00 p.m. Eastern on Sunday evening. NBC Sports Network will have television coverage, with live streaming also available on the NBC Sports Live Extra app.

The Islanders took Game 1 on Thursday night to open the series with a 5-4 win despite Florida dominating play for long stretches. Backup goaltender Thomas Greiss was terrific with 42 saves, while John Taveras made a handful of highlight-reel plays with a goal and two assists.

Game 2 brought the exact opposite scenario, as Florida cleaned up the defensive mistakes to win 3-1 while the Islanders put the majority of pressure on. This time, it was Roberto Luongo’s time to shine, as he made 41 saves. Reilly Smith tallied his third goal of the series and added a nice assist to lead a Florida second line that has been terrific so far.

Limiting Taveras remains the key for the Islanders, but that has proven to be a difficult task so far. Meanwhile, the Panthers will hope Jaromir Jagr and the first line can find a way past Greiss.

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