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The Daily: Don’t Sleep on Islanders; What’s Wrong With Panthers?

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2 weeks ago

April 3, 2024

The New York Islanders don’t seem to fit nicely into the narrative that no team wants the final Eastern Conference wildcard spot.

They are playing as if they very much want it.

The Islanders have won three of their last four, and four of their last six to climb back in the race. They are now only one point behind the Detroit Red Wings and Washington Capitals for the final Eastern playoff berth. They came from behind Monday to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1. This was the first time this season the Islanders won a game on the second night of a back-to-back scenario. New York has been winning the games it needs to win. Coach Patrick Roy has had an impact with this team.

“We have a lot of work to do here,” Islanders forward Bo Horvat. “We’re chasing and we got to keep winning hockey games here in order to get in.”

Monday, the Islanders had a 13.8% probability of earning that playoff spot. This morning, moneypuck.com has New York’s probability at 22,7%.

The pass. The goal. we love it allll pic.twitter.com/6E4wpJDEU4

— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) April 3, 2024

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The Red Wings have stayed in the Eastern Conference wildcard race by going 3-2-2 in their last seven games. They are coming off a strong performance in a 4-2 triumph against the Tampa Bay Lightning. But they will need to raise their performance level higher this week when they meet the Metropolitan Division-leading New York Rangers Friday.