Mathew Barzal of the Islanders skates against Max Domi of the Canadiens at Barclays Center on March 3. Credit: Jim McIsaac
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — The Islanders will open a four-game road trip on Tuesday night against the Canucks at Rogers Arena technically out of a playoff spot, though tied in points with the Hurricanes for the second and final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference.
And if the Islanders are going to reverse their recent struggles — a current 0-3-3 skid overall and a six-game road losing streak — Vancouver product Mathew Barzal’s continued growth and production will play a big part.