The Red Wings visited Long Island tonight to take on the Islanders. It was the second of back to back games and their third game in four nights for Detroit. Exhaustion was a potential concern, especially after two over time games including last night’s overtime win against Montreal where they struggled to put the Habs away. But the Islanders weren’t exactly firing on all cylinders coming in, having lost 10 of their last 11 games and falling away from playoff contention as a result.
This game featured two clubs struggling to climb back within reaching distance of a wildcard spot.