The only reason the New York Islanders are still in the Eastern Conference playoff conversation is that this team’s offensive output has led the way. The Islanders are currently second in the NHL in goals scored with 159, which has been a direct result of having quite possibly the best first two lines in the league.
If the Islanders could match their defensive efficiency to the advanced play of their offense, they would likely be sitting pretty among the top half of the Eastern Conference playoff standings. Unfortunately, the New York Islanders have not been so lucky on the defensive side of things, allowing the most goals in the NHL up to this point.