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John Tavares had one word for it.
“Brutal,” the Islanders team captain declared just a few moments after New York’s 4-0 loss to Tampa Bay at Amalie Arena on Sunday afternoon ended the Brooklyn-based franchise’s dream of continuing on its quest for Lord Stanley’s Cup.
“It’s hard to believe it’s over,” intimated Tavares, who was held scoreless over four consecutive losses after New York’s stirring Game One victory in Tampa over the defending Eastern Conference champions.