The New York Islanders are back in a playoff spot after falling out following Monday’s loss to the Los Angeles Kings. That’s because they’re even in points with but have played one fewer game than the Detroit Red Wings, who got walloped by the team the Isles see next, the Buffalo Sabres. Buffalo took the lead really early and never looked back. They scored all seven of their goals in the first 35 minutes.
Detroit has now lost six straight in regulation, all of them by multiple goals, dating back to the Islanders’ win over them on February 29.