Game 7: Islanders vs. Lightning

Kyle Palmieri #21 of the New York Islanders is checked by David Savard #58 of the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period in Game Seven of the NHL Stanley Cup Semifinals during the 2021 NHL Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on June 25, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. 

Anthony Beauvillier #18 of the New York Islanders gets tripped up after Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning clears the zone during the second period in Game Seven of the NHL Stanley Cup Semifinals during the 2021 NHL Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on June 25, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. 

New York Islanders goaltender Semyon Varlamov (40) blocks a shot by Tampa Bay Lightning center Ross Colton (79) during the second period in Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup semifinal playoff series Friday, June 25, 2021, in Tampa, Fla.

New York Islanders goaltender Semyon Varlamov makes a save on a shot by the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period in Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup semifinal playoff series Friday, June 25, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. 

The New York Islanders react after their 1-0 loss against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game Seven of the NHL Stanley Cup Semifinals during the 2021 NHL Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on June 25, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. 

Mathew Barzal #13, Ryan Pulock #6 and Matt Martin #17 of the Islanders react after their team's 1-0 loss against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game7 of the NHL Stanley Cup semifinals at Amalie Arena on June 25, 2021 in Tampa, Florida.

New York Islanders center Casey Cizikas (53) gets control of the puck in front of Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) during the first period in Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup semifinal playoff series Friday, June 25, 2021, in Tampa, Fla.

New York Islanders left wing Anthony Beauvillier, left, control the puck in front of Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ondrej Palat, right, during the first period in Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup semifinal playoff series Friday, June 25, 2021, in Tampa, Fla.

New York Islanders center Brock Nelson (29) moves the puck over the ice against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period in Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup semifinal playoff series Friday, June 25, 2021, in Tampa, Fla.

Tampa Bay Lightning center Yanni Gourde celebrates after scoring a goal against the New York Islanders during the second period in Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup semifinal playoff series Friday, June 25, 2021, in Tampa, Fla.

Tampa Bay Lightning center Yanni Gourde (37) celebrates with center Anthony Cirelli (71) after scoring a goal against the New York Islanders during the second period in Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup semifinal playoff series Friday, June 25, 2021, in Tampa, Fla.

Tampa Bay Lightning center Yanni Gourde celebrates after scoring a goal against the New York Islanders during the second period in Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup semifinal playoff series Friday, June 25, 2021, in Tampa, Fla.

New York Islanders center Travis Zajac (14) battles for possession of the puck with Tampa Bay Lightning center Yanni Gourde, left, during the first period in Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup semifinal playoff series Friday, June 25, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Anthony Beauvillier #18 of the New York Islanders is defended by Jan Rutta #44 of the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period in Game Seven of the NHL Stanley Cup Semifinals during the 2021 NHL Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on June 25, 2021 in Tampa, Florida.

Erik Cernak #81 of the Tampa Bay Lightning and Casey Cizikas #53 of the New York Islanders battle for position in front of Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 during the second period in Game Seven of the NHL Stanley Cup Semifinals during the 2021 NHL Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on June 25, 2021 in Tampa, Florida.

Victor Hedman #77 of the Tampa Bay Lightning defends Jordan Eberle #7 of the New York Islanders as Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 tends net during the second period in Game Seven of the NHL Stanley Cup Semifinals during the 2021 NHL Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on June 25, 2021 in Tampa, Florida.

Yanni Gourde #37 of the Tampa Bay Lightning is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a goal against the New York Islanders during the second period in Game Seven of the NHL Stanley Cup Semifinals during the 2021 NHL Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on June 25, 2021 in Tampa, Florida.

Fans celebrate a goal by Yanni Gourde (not pictured) of the Tampa Bay Lightning against the New York Islanders during the second period in Game Seven of the NHL Stanley Cup Semifinals during the 2021 NHL Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on June 25, 2021 in Tampa, Florida.

Yanni Gourde #37 of the Tampa Bay Lightning is congratulated by Anthony Cirelli #71 after scoring a goal against the New York Islanders during the second period in Game Seven of the NHL Stanley Cup Semifinals during the 2021 NHL Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on June 25, 2021 in Tampa, Florida.

Ondrej Palat #18 of the Tampa Bay Lightning gets tripped up against Travis Zajac #14 of the New York Islanders during the first period in Game Seven of the NHL Stanley Cup Semifinals during the 2021 NHL Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on June 25, 2021 in Tampa, Florida.

Victor Hedman #77 of the Tampa Bay Lightning attempts a shot while defended by Ryan Pulock #6 of the New York Islanders during the first period in Game Seven of the NHL Stanley Cup Semifinals during the 2021 NHL Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on June 25, 2021 in Tampa, Florida.

Ryan McDonagh #27 of the Tampa Bay Lightning defends Cal Clutterbuck #15 of the New York Islanders during the first period in Game Seven of the NHL Stanley Cup Semifinals during the 2021 NHL Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on June 25, 2021 in Tampa, Florida.

Adam Pelech #3 of the New York Islanders is pursued by Steven Stamkos #91 of the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period in Game Seven of the NHL Stanley Cup Semifinals during the 2021 NHL Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on June 25, 2021 in Tampa, Florida.

Tyler Johnson #9 of the Tampa Bay Lightning is checked into the boards by Matt Martin #17 of the New York Islanders during the first period in Game Seven of the NHL Stanley Cup Semifinals during the 2021 NHL Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on June 25, 2021 in Tampa, Florida.

Nikita Kucherov #86 of the Tampa Bay Lightning is checked by Leo Komarov #47 of the New York Islanders during the first period in Game Seven of the NHL Stanley Cup Semifinals during the 2021 NHL Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on June 25, 2021 in Tampa, Florida.

Mathew Barzal #13 of the New York Islanders and Jan Rutta #44 of the Tampa Bay Lightning get tangled up during the first period in Game Seven of the NHL Stanley Cup Semifinals during the 2021 NHL Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on June 25, 2021 in Tampa, Florida.

Semyon Varlamov #40 of the New York Islanders makes the save against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period in Game Seven of the NHL Stanley Cup Semifinals during the 2021 NHL Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on June 25, 2021 in Tampa, Florida.

Adam Pelech #3 of the New York Islanders and Anthony Cirelli #71 of the Tampa Bay Lightning battle for the puck during the first period in Game Seven of the NHL Stanley Cup Semifinals during the 2021 NHL Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on June 25, 2021 in Tampa, Florida.

Pat Maroon #14 of the Tampa Bay Lightning and Scott Mayfield #24 of the New York Islanders exchange words during warmups prior to Game Seven of the NHL Stanley Cup Semifinals during the 2021 NHL Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on June 25, 2021 in Tampa, Florida.

Scott Mayfield #24 of the New York Islanders warms up prior to Game Seven of the NHL Stanley Cup Semifinals during the 2021 NHL Stanley Cup Finals against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena on June 25, 2021 in Tampa, Florida.

Mathew Barzal #13 of the New York Islanders warms up prior to Game Seven of the NHL Stanley Cup Semifinals during the 2021 NHL Stanley Cup Finals against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena on June 25, 2021 in Tampa, Florida.

Anthony Beauvillier #18 of the New York Islanders gives a puck to a fan during warmups prior to Game Seven of the NHL Stanley Cup Semifinals during the 2021 NHL Stanley Cup Finals against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena on June 25, 2021 in Tampa, Florida.

Anthony Beauvillier #18 of the New York Islanders gives a puck to a fan during warmups prior to Game Seven of the NHL Stanley Cup Semifinals during the 2021 NHL Stanley Cup Finals against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena on June 25, 2021 in Tampa, Florida.