UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - MARCH 07: Anders Lee #27 of the New York Islanders celebrates his second period goal against Jonas Johansson #34 of the Buffalo Sabres at the Nassau Coliseum on March 07, 2021 in Uniondale, New York. The Islanders defeated the Sabres 5-2. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
The New York Islanders are the top team in the NHL at the moment. With 42 points from 29 games, the Isles sit at the top of the NHL by a single point. Carolina sits just behind the Islanders with 41 points in 27 games.
But there’s an argument made frequently online that the Isles aren’t a true top team because they’ve been able to beat up on the Devils and Sabres a number of times this year.