The Islanders have this one last opportunity to make any kind of impact on the NHL playoff race when they face the Flyers on Tuesday night at Barclays Center.
The Flyers can clinch a playoff berth with a win over the Islander or if the Panthers lose to the visiting Predators. The Islanders, out of the playoffs for the second straight year, then finish up their season against two teams already eliminated from playoff contention, the Rangers on Thursday night at Barclays Center and the Red Wings on Saturday night at Detroit.
“You’ve certainly got to be up for it,” Islanders coach Doug Weight said.