The firing of Jack Capuano has invigorated this team with new life under interim coach Doug Weight.
But the real test to see if they’re for real or not comes now.
The numbers
In order for the Islanders to make the playoffs, it will likely take at least 96 points.
That’s the amount that the Philadelphia Flyers had to qualify as the second wild card position and likely about what it will take given the skill in the east this season.
It will take winning 64% of the remaining games to reach this number.