On Jan. 5, the New York Islanders shocked the hockey world by winning their sixth consecutive game and pulling into the first wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference.
This season, the Islanders have been the most remarkable — and surprising — story in New York sports.
Will they qualify for the postseason? If so, where will they play their games? Today, the writers at Elite Sports New York decided to answer the big questions regarding the Islanders’ present and future.
Will the Islanders qualify for the postseason?
Justin Weiss, Islanders writer: Despite the Islanders’ stunning resurgence, there are still many in the media who believe that the team isn’t as good as advertised.