The New York Islanders have again gone 1-1-1 this week as they limped into the 10-day all-star break. Yes, they're coming off a win from last night but it wasn't without your third-period panic like we saw against the Capitals on Saturday.
If you like stress, the Metropolitan Division is perfect for you. The Islanders currently sit in third place trailing Pittsburgh by four points and Washington by eight. Below them is what nightmares are made of.
Carolina, Columbus, and Philadelphia are all right behind the Islanders within three points. So that's the difference between first place and out of the playoffs.