With 23 games in the books on the 2018-19 NHL season, the New York Islanders find themselves just outside of a playoff spot. With a 12-9-2 record and 26 points, they’re a single point out of a wildcard spot and two points out of third place in the Metropolitan Division.
Based on what was projected for the New York Islanders before a puck was dropped in 2018-19, they’re overachieving. That doesn’t mean they have to stay the course and just live with the roster they currently have.
The power play is absolutely dreadful. With a 16.