The NHL desperately wants to continue the 2019-20 season. The thought of canceling the season doesn't seem to be a factor at this moment. According to reports the NHL's latest plan is for Metropolitan teams like the New York Islanders to congregate in Columbus or Raleigh to restart the season.
According to the New York Post, the league is considering intradivisional games to close out the regular season before going into the playoffs.
How would an intradivisional regular-season work for the Isles?
Metro Splits
Through 68 games so far in 2019-20, the Islanders have played against divisional opponents 22 times with an 11-7-4 record.