The New York Islanders faced the top team in the Eastern Conference and got the 60-minute effort they wanted, one that has eluded them even amid some recent wins. But their difficulties in finishing continued to haunt them as they emerged from a dominant first period with only a 1-0 lead on Tuukka Rask.. The Isles ultimately suffered a 3-2 loss in overtime, though they can take some solace …

