It's game day! With an awful defeat at the hands of the New York Rangers, the New York Islanders are back in action against the Detroit Red Wings who sit at the bottom of the NHL. The perfect opponents to bounce back.
Except we know how the Islanders fare against teams who aren't in the playoffs.
Since December 1, the Isles are 5-6-1 against teams that aren't currently in the playoff picture. For a team that is the fifth-best in the NHL, a sub .500 record against some of the worst teams in the league isn't good enough.