On a Sunday night, the New York Islanders play host to the Chicago Blackhawks, looking to snap a two-game losing streak. Chicago last night broke their own eight-game skid with a controlling win at the Garden, leaving the Rangers scratching their heads.
It’s another chance for the Islanders to bank some points against a weaker opponent and solidify their chances for a spot in the playoffs. They wake up this morning still third in the Metro by virtue of having more regulation wins than the Pittsburgh Penguins, whose rumors of demise appear to have been exaggerated.