Making the playoffs is a longshot for the New York Islanders. They’re a full ten points out of a wildcard spot held by divisional rivals the Philadelphia Flyers.
But thanks to that bye week to start the 2017 calendar year the Islanders have four games in hand on the Flyers. Who start their own five-day break this Monday.
The Flyers are in Boston today. A negative result could bring the Isles one step closer to making the impossible possible. Assuming they get those two points against the Hurricanes tonight.
Would you bet against a John Tavares that’s seemingly firing on all cylinders?