The NHL released the schedules for all 31 teams on Wednesday. The New York Islanders will be playing in the most difficult division, the East, but making it out and heading to the playoffs is very realistic.
Last season, the Islanders made it to the Eastern Conference Final for the first time since 1993, but lost to the Tampa Bay Lightning in six games.
With an almost impenetrable defense and a great deal of talent, the Islanders have become one of the best teams in the league. They’ll have to compete with other dominant teams in their division, but no one should count them out.