As the New York Islanders return from the All-Star break, they sit only a point out of the final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference playoff standings. The Isles begin their push for the postseason with a matchup in Brooklyn tonight against the Florida Panthers.
The Islanders are primed to make a run at one of the top-three spots in the Metro Division. They expect some of their injured players to be returning over the next few weeks. The return of Casey Cizikas tonight, along with their vastly improved play over their last few games before the break, should give them a boost.