New York Islanders center Mathew Barzal looks on against the Chicago Blackhawks in the third period of an NHL hockey game at UBS Arena on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
The Islanders are seemingly on the cusp of regaining some consistency in their game just as COVID-19 may be pushing the NHL to the brink of further scheduling issues.
They have won two straight at UBS Arena, where they play five of their next six through the rest of December. The Islanders next face Vegas on Sunday afternoon, the front end of a back-to-back that also brings the Canadiens to their new, $1.