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UNIONDALE, N.Y. -- The New York Islanders won the game. And then, they didnt. And theyre still trying to figure out why. Kevin Shattenkirk and Alexander Steen scored in the shootout to give the St. Louis Blues a 4-3 win over the Islanders on Saturday following a puzzling goal reversal call in overtime. After T.J. Oshie tied it for the Blues with 27 seconds left in regulation, Thomas Vanek appeared to score the winner for the Islanders on the power play with 1:15 left in overtime -- but the play was overturned on review at the NHL offices in Toronto. The puck hit Vaneks skate blade and dribbled past Blues goaltender Jaroslav Halak, but a distinct kicking motion that usually negates goals wasnt apparent. "I thought it was a terrible call," Vanek said. "I think we all know what a kicking motion is. My skate never elevated, it was on the ice the whole time. I dont know if its because who we are. I think if thats Pittsburgh or some of those top teams, its maybe a goal. "For that to be overturned is just too bad." Islanders coach Jack Capuano wouldnt be drawn into the controversy -- but knew what he saw. "The referees made the right call on the ice," Islanders coach Jack Capuano said. "Then they must have seen something in Toronto that was conclusive." Added Blues coach Ken Hitchcock: "They arent going to make a mistake when it goes to Toronto." The Islanders had an early 2-0 lead for the second straight game. And again, they found themselves tied and in a battle. The Islanders (21-25-8) have led by two or more goals 15 times in 54 games this season -- and are 6-4-5 in those contests. Matt Martin put the Islanders ahead 3-2 midway through the second period. The home team was almost able to withstand the Blues relentless pressure in the games closing minutes. Earlier in the period, Oshies shot hit both posts but didnt cross the goal line behind Islanders goalie Kevin Poulin. Vanek and Kyle Okposo scored in the first for the Islanders, who lost for the fifth time in 15 games. Vladimir Tarasenko scored twice for the Blues. Poulin made a number of acrobatic saves for New York, with his best being a point-blank pad save on Blues leading scorer Steen midway through the second. He also denied Steen and Oshie during a power play midway through the third. But the Blues (35-11-5) wouldnt quit, leaving Hitchcock pleased. "This was good, gritty road win," he said. "I like the way the team played in the third period." Vanek opened the scoring at 4:01 of the first, slapping the puck by Halak for his 19th of the season. Vanek has points in 17 of his last 19 games with nine goals and 16 assists during the stretch. The 30-year-old left wing was acquired from Buffalo on Oct. 27 for Matt Moulson and two high draft picks. The line of Vanek, John Tavares and Kyle Okposo was at it again at 15:11 when Okposo jammed the puck past Halak for his 22nd goal of the year. Fans at Nassau Coliseum also chanted "U-S-A! U-S-A!" for Okposo, who wasnt picked for the U.S. team for the Winter Games next month in Russia even though hes having a breakout season. Okposo already has a career-high 54 points. Tarasenko cut the margin in half at 17:17 of the first, beating Poulin high from about 30 feet out. The 22-year-old right wing scored again at 1:17 of the second, his 17th goal this season. He hit the left post late in second and had a golden chance midway through the third when his rebound shot appeared to hit both posts without going into the net. The Blues won the previous meeting this season, 5-1 at the Scottrade Center on Dec. 5. They were completing visits to all three local teams. They defeated the Rangers 2-1 on Thursday after losing 7-1 in Newark to the Devils. "This a great way to end the trip with a bonus point," Oshie said. "We found a way to battle back and well have a fun ride home." NOTES: The Blues host the Devils on Tuesday. 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Rick Reuschel Jersey .Boston beat the Nashville Predators 5-3 on Tuesday night and celebrated consecutive wins for the first time in more than a month.Miami, FL (SportsNetwork.com) - Dont tell the Miami Heat the Philadelphia 76ers arent playing to win. The Sixers, despite having just eight healthy bodies, rallied from a 23-point deficit in Miami and stole a 91-87 decision away from the Heat to earn back- to-back victories for the first time this season. Michael Carter-Williams scored 20 points, handed out five assists and recorded six steals for Philadelphia, which was coming off Sundays win over Orlando and earned just its fourth win in 27 games. Luc Mbah a Moute donated 19 points and K.J. McDaniels added 13 off the bench for the victors. The Heat, perhaps looking ahead to a Christmas Day-showdown with LeBron James and the Cavaliers, took their foot off the gas pedal in the second half, as they shot just 27.8 percent from the field after the break. Dwyane Wade led the Heat with 23 points, while Shawne Williams netted 17 in the loss, Miamis third in its last four games. The Sixers worked their way back from the huge deficit and used a 12-0 run in the middle stages of the fourth quarter to take their first lead since it was a 2-0 game. Jerami Grants three-point play broke an 82-82 tie with 5:55 remaining, and Robert Covington added two free throws to give Philadelphia a five-point lead. Wade answered with coonsecutive jumpers, but the Heat missed six consecutive shots with the chance to tie or take the lead over the final two minutes.dddddddddddd. Mario Chalmers and Luol Deng both missed 3-point tries with under 16 seconds to play, Nerlens Noel grabbed a big defensive rebound, and Covington sealed the surprising win with two free throws with 7.0 ticks to go. The Heat led by as many as 15 points in the first quarter, 18 in the second and held a seemingly comfortable 57-42 cushion at halftime. Williams personal 9-0 run early in the third quarter stretched Miamis lead to a game-high 23 points. Williams hit a 3-pointer, threw down a putback slam, made two free throws and added a layup that gave the Heat a 69-46 advantage. The Sixers, though, recovered by forcing seven turnovers over the final eight minutes. They ended the frame on a 15-5 surge, and Carter-Williams 3-pointer cut the deficit to 78-73. Game Notes Miami turned it over 22 times ... The Sixers recorded 17 or more turnovers for the 10th straight game ... Heat forward Chris Bosh (calf) missed his sixth straight game ... Noel pulled down a game-high 10 rebounds ... The Heat beat the Sixers by 18 in Philadelphia on Nov. 1 and were 10-2 in the previous 12 meetings. ' ' '