The New York Islanders weren’t ever really in it and lost 4-1 at home to the Carolina Hurricanes.
That’s the story.
This makes the five-game spiral 0-4-1, with other wild card chasers and playoff holders (Red Wings, Flyers, Devils) picking up two standings points on the night.
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The Islanders started off okay, but it’s their kryptonite Hurricanes so usually a decent start doesn’t matter.