I went over this yesterday, but the New York Islanders have a difficult road back-to-back this weekend against some former playoff foes, starting tonight with the mortal enemy Tampa Bay Lightning. Tomorrow night, they visit the Carolina Hurricanes in a potential first-round preview. Then, they’re off until Thursday night. So they need to leave it all on the ice tonight and tomorrow night.
The Florida Panthers visit the Columbus Blue Jackets, while the Pittsburgh Penguins host the Boston Bruins—sort of polar opposite opponents. The Lightning and Hurricanes are still the Lightning and Hurricanes.