Pressure is a fickle concept. It can change at the snap of a finger. What comes from pressure is either a monumental breakdown or a diamond. There are two sides to this series between the Philadelphia Flyers and New York Islanders. The Flyers are attempting to make this series into their diamond, while the Islanders are on the brink of catastrophe.
All-time, the Philadelphia Flyers own a 56% (9-7) winning percentage in a playoff game seven. Against the New York Islanders, the Flyers are undefeated in a game seven. When facing elimination, Philadelphia possesses a 47% (32-35) winning percentage.