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Diagnosing the Islanders' Problems, Part 1: An Inability to Drive Possession
What ails the New York Islanders? Possession, possession, possession.
| Final - 11.7.2011 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Islanders | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Boston Bruins | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
What ails the New York Islanders? Possession, possession, possession.
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