May 4, 2021; Buffalo, New York, USA; New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin (30) watches as Buffalo Sabres center Sam Reinhart (23) tries to shoot the puck as he gets hit by New York Islanders defenseman Scott Mayfield (24) during the second period at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
We should forget about home-ice advantage in the playoffs. With a shootout loss to the Buffalo Sabres, the New York Islanders are unlikely to make up ground necessary to unseat either the Washington Capitals or Pittsburgh Penguins.
The Penguins won against the Flyers today which puts the Pens at the top of the division with 73 points.