Just another important night in the Eastern Conference’s sad-sack wild card chase tonight, as the Islanders prepare to lose yet another second half of a back-to-back (where they’re 0-6-3) when the terrible but surely victorious Blackhawks visit Long Island.
The Islanders can improve their hopes but not their literal position, as they are three points behind the Wings and Capitals and four points behind the Flyers.
Speaking of which...
Other Games of Note Tonight
The Penguins (77 pts. in 74 GP) and Devils (76 pts. in 74 GP) meet in Newark, while the Capitals (82 pts.