BROOKLYN, NY–It all comes down to this.
The Islanders’ stunning turnaround—catapulting from last place to within striking distance of the final wild card spot—won’t mean very much without a win against the Rangers on Thursday night.
There’s always a lot at stake when these crosstown rivals face off under the bright lights of the Big Apple. But tonight’s contest has added meaning for the sixth-place Isles: following a 7-1 loss to the Maple Leafs, they’ll need to beat the Blueshirts to keep up with the pack.
As things currently stand, the Isles are three points out of a playoff spot.