The New York Islanders have called Nassau Coliseum home for somewhere around 45 non-consecutive years. Tonight, they play what probably will be their final regular-season game at the Old Barn—pending the construction timeline of UBS Arena—against the New Jersey Devils.
It is no secret that the Islanders have been limping down the stretch. At this point, unless they win resoundingly their final two games, you would have to say that they are limping into the postseason, too. But maybe, just maybe, the stakes of this game might galvanize them just a bit. I imagine, though, that some guys will be taking a rest tonight.