With the New York Islanders in Newark, we are down to the wire and a win would clinch third place in the Metro with one game to spare. There are other scenarios where they clinch a playoff spot without a win, or with a regulation point in an OT/shootout loss, but it’s always more fun to do it with a victory, no?
The other, nightmare scenarios include losing in regulation and then requiring a victory over the Penguins in the final game of the season. There are two spots up for grabs — third place in the Metro, where the Isles currently reside, and the second wild card spot.