The New York Islanders have now won five of their last six games, and have a six-game point streak going 5-0-1 in that stretch. Two weeks ago, this team was dead on arrival in any place they played in. Nothing was clicking for this team and the fanbase was prepared to look towards the 2017 NHL draft.
Fortunately, for the Islanders, the fantasies of drafting Nolan Patrick have died down significantly. The Islanders have not only risen above .500, they are now sitting as an over .500 team with tonight’s win. If the Montreal and Florida games hold true, the Islanders will be even closer to being in a playoff position.