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Metropolitan Division Weekly Roundup: Five Points Separate First and Last

After a rocky 3-4-0 start, the Isles now have points in seven straight games. The Isles have been successful on the backs of their goaltenders. Despite a 42.53% Corsi for and being outshot 242-172 in these games they have won these games by a combined 24-13 score. Obviously, this means the Isles are relying on their goaltending. Since the start of their points streak on October 24th, the Islanders have had a .954 save percentage at even strength. As a comparison, the next best team in the Metro, the Rangers, has a .939.

This is not a sustainable level for the goaltending, but it also shows what a little bit of puck luck does for a team.