The atmosphere wasn't quite as rabid as it was for John Tavares' first return to the Coliseum, but Isles fans of course were none too happy to see their former captain score his first goal against his former club as the Isles fell to the Leafs Monday night, 2-1, in their final home game of the regular season. Tavares' goal ended up being the game-winner.

Worse for the Isles is they failed to capitalize on an opportunity to close the gap on Washington for the Metropolitan Division lead as the Capitals lost to the Panthers. The Isles remain three points back with two to play. Robin Lehner made 16 of his 36 saves in the first period. >> Box score

First period:

Second period:

2:17 TOR Calle Rosen; Assists: Connor Brown, Nazem Kadri

Third period:

3:50 TOR John Tavares; Assists: Mitch Marner
14:55 NYI Jordan Eberle (Power Play;) Assists: Brock Nelson, Devon Toews

Highlights

What's next:

The Islanders finish up their regular season with a two-game road trip, which starts Thursday against Florida at 7 p.m. before playing at Washington on Saturday.

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