With the reserve tanks bone dry after four-and-a-half taxing periods in Game 6, the superlative skill of John Tavares proved to be the only thing that could separate the New York Islanders from the Florida Panthers.

Here's the reaction to Tavares' historical overtime winner - a goal that sent the Islanders to their first series win in 23 years - in pictures.

Tavares' goal - a backhand wraparound after his first attempt was blocked - came in the 91st minute of action.

It was his second of the game, and the Islanders' third overtime winner of the series.

So they've had practice piling on.

Travis Hamonic, though, took a moment to appreciate the 41-save effort from Thomas Greiss.

All while Roberto Luongo lamented the 51st shot directed on him.

And finally, legend to legend - at least in Long Island.

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