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The New York Islanders played their first game in Brooklyn - here's what it was like inside

The view of the Barclays Center as you exit the subway.

The New York Islanders played their first game in Brooklyn - here's what it was like inside

Walking around the stadium you can find Islanders memorabilia.

Walking around the stadium you can find Islanders memorabilia.

Fans can get their faces' painted.

Fans can get their faces

Restaurants from all over Brooklyn fill the concessions.

Restaurants from all over Brooklyn fill the concessions.

The Nashville "Hot Chicken" Sandwich from Carla Hall's Southern Kitchen costs $11.

The Nashville "Hot Chicken" Sandwich from Carla Hall

A grandma slice from Williamsburg Pizza will set you back $6.75.

A grandma slice from Williamsburg Pizza will set you back $6.75.

The Hand Pressed Cuban Sandwich from Habana is $13.

The Hand Pressed Cuban Sandwich from Habana is $13.

There's pretty much every candy you can dream of.

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Drinks at the juice bar cost between $9 and $11.

Drinks at the juice bar cost between $9 and $11.

Beer costs $11.25 for a large domestic draft and $12.50 for a regular import/craft.

Beer costs $11.25 for a large domestic draft and $12.50 for a regular import/craft.

You can even get Starbucks.

You can even get Starbucks.

According to the Barclays Center Fact Sheet it has "one of the most intimate seating configurations ever designed into a modern multi-purpose sports arena with unparalleled sightlines."

According to the Barclays Center Fact Sheet it has "one of the most intimate seating configurations ever designed into a modern multi-purpose sports arena with unparalleled sightlines."

The view from the penalty box.

The view from the penalty box.

Looking from one corner of the ice to the opposite corner.

Looking from one corner of the ice to the opposite corner.

Some unlucky fans can't even see the goal they sit by.

Some unlucky fans can

What's this car doing here?

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Before the game the Islanders observed a moment of silence in memory of Al Arbour, the coach who led the team to 4 straight Stanley Cups from 1980 to 1983.

Before the game the Islanders observed a moment of silence in memory of Al Arbour, the coach who led the team to 4 straight Stanley Cups from 1980 to 1983.

Performing artist Alexa Ray Joel, daughter of Billy Joel, sang "The Star-Spangled Banner."

Performing artist Alexa Ray Joel, daughter of Billy Joel, sang "The Star-Spangled Banner."

Islanders owner Charles Wang dropped the ceremonial first puck with Mayor de Blasio and Islander greats looking on.

Islanders owner Charles Wang dropped the ceremonial first puck with Mayor de Blasio and Islander greats looking on.

There was a hockey game to be played too.

There was a hockey game to be played too.

Artem Anisimov (15) celebrates with Niklas Hjalmarsson (4) and Ryan Garbutt (28) after scoring the first regular season goal, a short-handed goal, at the Barclays Center. The Blackhawks took a 1-0 lead.

Artem Anisimov (15) celebrates with Niklas Hjalmarsson (4) and Ryan Garbutt (28) after scoring the first regular season goal, a short-handed goal, at the Barclays Center. The Blackhawks took a 1-0 lead.

Islanders captain John Tavares leads the Islanders onto the ice for the 2nd period. Soon thereafter, Tavares tied the game at 1.

Islanders captain John Tavares leads the Islanders onto the ice for the 2nd period. Soon thereafter, Tavares tied the game at 1.

The Islander Ice Girls were replaced by a regular ice crew. The fans booed several times when the ice crew came onto the ice.

The Islander Ice Girls were replaced by a regular ice crew. The fans booed several times when the ice crew came onto the ice.

Patrick Kane gave the Blackhawks a 2-1 lead.

Patrick Kane gave the Blackhawks a 2-1 lead.

Marek Zidlicky celebrates with Brian Strait (37) after tying the game at 2 early in the 3rd period. The game would go to overtime.

Marek Zidlicky celebrates with Brian Strait (37) after tying the game at 2 early in the 3rd period. The game would go to overtime.

An overtime penalty on the Islanders gave the Blackhawks a 4 on 3 advantage.

An overtime penalty on the Islanders gave the Blackhawks a 4 on 3 advantage.

Duncan Keith (2), Marian Hossa (81) and Jonathan Toews celebrate with Patrick Kane (88) after he netted the game winning goal on the power play. The Blackhawks won 3-2.

Duncan Keith (2), Marian Hossa (81) and Jonathan Toews celebrate with Patrick Kane (88) after he netted the game winning goal on the power play. The Blackhawks won 3-2.

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