Sure, they were a step behind all game and lost the lead with less than a minute to go before losing in a shootout. But the they got coupled with the Maple Leafs 5-2 loss in Anaheim has the Islanders one point ahead of Toronto for the final playoff berth in the East.
Lots of other teams of note are in action tonight and the Islanders face their mortal enemy - the dreaded road matinee game - tomorrow. Have a relaxing Saturday.
Islanders linkage
- In which Garth Snow heckles Darren Dreger at work like Jerry Seinfeld harassing Kramer's girlfriend at her job.