The task is straightforward for the New York Islanders: Win or go home.
With the Tampa Bay Lightning leading 3-1 in the Eastern Conference finals, the Islanders are in must-win territory when the teams clash Tuesday night in Edmonton.
If New York loses, its Stanley Cup playoff run will be done and dusted.
Whatever the outcome in the series, though, Islanders head coach Barry Trotz said he doesn't expect his team to go down without a fight.