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NEW YORK -- ?? The New York Islanders have found their footing in Brooklyn once again, and the road-weary Calgary Flames dont feel too bad about Monday nights result, either.Thomas Hickey scored 1:53 into overtime, helping the Islanders rebound from a vexing West Coast trip with a 2-1 win over the Flames.Hickey won it after Flames forward Michael Frolik broke a stick in the defensive end, leading to an awkward line change for Calgary. Islanders captain John Tavares wheeled around the zone with the Flames momentarily short-handed before backhanding a shot that Hickey tipped off goalie Brian Elliott and in.I was glad to get a stick on it in overtime, Hickey said. This was a game we had to have.New York improved to 3-1-0 in home games following a road loss by relieving frustration from a wild swing through California. They beat Anaheim in a 14-round shootout but then lost twice on goals in the final 3 minutes of regulation against Los Angeles and San Jose.Last-place New York is just 1-6-1 on the road but remains respectable in Brooklyn, improving to 6-4-3 at Barclays Center.Tavares also scored in the first period and has six goals and 11 assists this season. The goal was his first in 10 games.I have a lot of expectations, Tavares said. I have to make plays and produce. And lead by example.Thomas Greiss stopped 25 shots for the Islanders, standing tall during a barrage late in the second period before allowing Sean Monahans tying goal 5:51 into the third. Monahan scored on a one-timer from the left circle.Elliott was mostly solid with 25 saves but still lost his seventh straight start. He was acquired from St. Louis over the summer to be Calgarys primary goalie but had sat three straight games in favor of journeyman Chad Johnson.Elliott had a few pivotal saves late, including when he stopped Shane Prince on a breakaway midway through the third.The guy works so hard and cares so much, Flames captain Mark Giordano said. So for him to have a big night for us and come and bounce back and play that well was nice to see.Monahans goal helped Calgary complete a grueling six-game, nine-day trip 3-2-1.I think anytime youre over .500 on a long one its successful, Giordano said, adding, I think we can build off of getting a point there.The Flames fought fatigue in a 5-2 loss to the Flyers on Sunday and didnt show much life early in this one, either. Both teams flailed at the start, with each getting one shot on goal in the first 5 minutes. Calgary finished with just four shots in the first period.Josh Bailey and Tavares teamed up for a 1-0 lead 7:28 in. Bailey rushed into the middle of the zone, turned left in the high slot, and then delivered a no-look, backhand pass for Tavares, who shot over Elliotts shoulder from the right side.The goal started a strong stretch by New York, and the Islanders had a few near misses later in the first, including a shot off the post from Cal Clutterbuck with about six minutes left.Calgary made a push in the second period but got stalled by solid goaltending. Greiss gloved Michael Ferlands shot on a rush and got his pad on a chance by Sam Bennett around the midpoint of the period. Later, he stopped Matt Stajan on a breakaway and Alex Chiasson on a heavy one-timer about 15 seconds apart.The Islanders have won five straight over the Flames and improved to 17-1-3 against Western Conference foes at Barclays Center.Game notes Islanders D Adam Pelech exited late in the second period and did not return because of an upper-body injury. ... The Flames have scored two goals or fewer in 13 of their past 16 games. ... Calgary F Johnny Gaudreau missed his eighth straight game with a broken finger. The Flames were also without Ladislav Smid (neck) and Lance Bouma (shoulder). ... The Islanders made Ryan Strome and Scott Mayfield healthy scratches and also sat Ryan Pulock (lower-body injury) and Dennis Seidenberg (upper-body injury).UP NEXTFlames: Host the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday night to begin a three-game homestand.Islanders: Host the defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday for the second time in two weeks. Pittsburgh won the first matchup 3-2 in overtime. Philadelphia 76ers Store . He just needed to be his best twisting, turning acrobatic self. "I didnt need to be anybody else, I just needed to be myself and be aggressive," said Burks, who scored a career-high 34 points to spark the Utah Jazz to a 118-103 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Monday night. Fake 76ers Jerseys . 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Two of South Africas premier Super Rugby sides go head to head in Cape Town, live on Sky Sports this weekend, and its a battle that Le Roux and his team-mates are looking forward to. The two sides are unbeaten so far in the competition, with seasoned Springboks and new caps shining for both.Le Roux is taking part in his first season with the Sharks after signing from the Cheetahs last year, and scored a try in his debut against the Kings. Though his new team is pleased after winning their opening two games, he says the atmosphere in camp suggests this weekends fixture carries slightly more weight. Thats the one; going to Newlands and playing the Stormers, said the full-back. Theyre always a quality side and everybody is looking forward to it. Weve got a strong defence and the key is when we get the turnover the guys really switch on and they know their roles. Thats where I come in - just waiting for the turnover ball to put the guys into space. Willie le Roux For some of the guys its like Springbok trials as well. Everyones really up for it, we just cant wait to get onto the field and express ourselves.Everyone knows the South African derbies are always tough, they know theyre playing for higher colours and they have to give it their best against each other, so its always tough playing against South African opposition.The Sharks recorded a bonus point in their win over the Kings in Port Elizabeth, before backing it up with victory over a visiting Jaguares side full of internationals, and Le Roux says both teams were difficult to break down.The Kings feed off their crowd so its a hard place to go to for a win. I remember in their first season they picked up a win against the Force in their first game, so we always knew that was going to be tough. Willie Le Roux scored a try against the Kings on his debut for Sharks in Week 1 Our first home game against the Jaguares was like a Test match.dddddddddddd Those guys are really physical and theyre not an easy side to play against, but we played in the right areas of the field and defended well, so luckily we came away with the win.A relaxed Le Roux credited the defensive work of the team for the unbeaten start to the season, as well as being able to play with freedom when they have the ball.Weve got a strong defence and the key is when we get the turnover the guys really switch on and they know their roles. Thats where I come in - just waiting for the turnover ball to put the guys into space.The coaches allow us to play our game. Theyve told us to play what we see and said we cant cramp ourselves up in a kicking game, so the guys are really enjoying it. Daniel du Preez (left) and brother Jean-Luc played in the Currie Cup for the Sharks last year but are tasting Super Rugby for the first time in 2016 The turnovers that have allowed the Sharks to punish sides comes from ferocious work at the breakdown. A familiar sight for fans is Marcel Coetzee causing trouble for opposition sides at the tackle, but there are two new loose forwards in the Sharks family who have caught the eye this season.Jean-Luc and Daniel du Preez, twin sons of former Springbok Robert du Preez, have made a big impact in their short time in the senior squad. The 20-year-olds featured in the Sharks off-season wins over Toulon and Toulouse, and continued their impressive form into the regular season. Le Roux is confident there is plenty more to come from the pair.Everyone knows Marcel, then youve got Dan and Jean-Luc, a couple of youngster coming through who are incredibly energetic. They just want to tackle guys backwards and get their hands on the ball so they can throw the ball around, play and just have fun on the field.They were already starting to shine in the pre-season games in France and then Jean-Luc was given man of the match in both of our first two games of the season.Theyre great talents and unbelievable guys. They are great rugby players with a bright future ahead of them.Watch Stormers v Sharks live on Sky Sports 4 from 3pm this Saturday Also See: Super Rugby hits Super Rugby tries - rd 2 Retallick ruled out Follow us @SkySportsRugby ' ' '