A much-needed win has again switched the narrative for the Islanders, who are back to vying for playoff positioning and can clinch a third straight postseason berth with a regulation win over the rival Rangers on Saturday night at Nassau Coliseum.
Whether the Islanders could hold off the Rangers for an East Division playoff spot was much more of a concern before their impressive 4-0 win at Madison Square Garden on Thursday.
"The win was just special for this room and everybody involved," rookie Oliver Wahlstrom said after Thursday’s game as the Islanders did not practice on Friday.