Watch: Tavares caps massive Isles comeback with OT snipe

Tavares from Ho-Sang. It might not be the last time we hear that. #NYIvsCAR pic.twitter.com/sKEUbktZ4R

- NHL (@NHL) March 15, 2017

There is life in the New York Islanders.

After an 8-4 whipping at the hands of the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday, the boys from Brooklyn got their revenge, erasing a 2-0 deficit to win it 3-2 in overtime on John Tavares' snipeshow winner.

The goal was Tavares' 26th of the season, and it moved the Islanders over the Toronto Maple Leafs and into the second wild-card playoff spot in the East.

John Tavares scored the ninth regular-season OT goal of his NHL career to extend his franchise record and propel @NYIslanders to victory. pic.twitter.com/Q929tfHXVt

- NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) March 15, 2017

Josh Ho-Sang picked up an assist on the winner with a nifty through-the-legs drop pass upon taking the zone. He also scored in the second period, giving him three goals and six points in eight games. Kid's got game.

Also huge: This goal-line save by Thomas Greiss in the second period when the Islanders were down 2-0. If New York ends up making the playoffs, that'll be one of the reasons why.

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