There are a couple of ways to frame last night’s game. (1) The New York Islanders gutted out a big win over a division rival who is challenging them in the standings (although maybe not anymore, as detailed below) and got a much-needed two points to keep their playoff embers burning.
Or (2) the New York Islanders followed up blowing a two-goal third-period lead on a massive stage by blowing another two-goal third-period lead on a smaller but arguably more important stage but at least salvaged the extra point this time. Chris King’s excitement tells me to lean toward (1).