The Metropolitan Divison is so strong that four teams are fighting for the two wild-card spots in the Eastern Conference. The New York Islanders are one of those four teams along with the Columbus Blue Jackets, Carolina Hurricanes, and New York Rangers.
Only four points separate those four teams as they try to make the post-season.
We've talked all year about how neither of these teams are giving up an inch in the standings. But recently, Metro teams have hit a bit of a wall. Opening up an opportunity for the New York Islanders.
Hitting a Wall
Aside from the division-leading Washington Capitals and the Philadelphia Flyers, teams in the Metropolitan Division have hit a wall when it comes to stringing together wins and even points in the standings.