Tonight, the New York Islanders host the Washington Capitals to close out this run of four straight games against fellow wild-card chasers. They have performed marvelously through the first three-quarters of it, coming away with six of a possible six points and moving closer to controlling their own destiny.
With a win tonight, especially in regulation, the Islanders could dent Washington’s playoff hopes. The Caps sold at the deadline but are not yet out of the race. More importantly, the Islanders could get to 78 points and a .574 points percentage and start building themselves a cushion in the race.