The Montreal Canadiens entered Tuesday night on their worst losing streak since World War II. Though they did manage to snag a few points during said streak by getting to extra time, they needed a win badly, and by any means. They got it, and did so by absolutely dominating the New York Islanders.
The Islanders are in a far better position than the Habs when it comes to the standings, and they would have been so regardless of the result on Tuesday. With 38 points, they still sit just behind the Washington Capitals for second in the Metropolitan division.