With the playoffs appearing less and less likely, the Vancouver Canucks are going to be adopting the role of spoilers as the season comes to an end. The New York Islanders are 14-6-3 since Doug Weight became their interim head coach and their recent run of success has landed them in a battle with the Toronto Maple Leafs for a playoff position.
Nikita Tryamkin returned to the line up tonight after missing 6 games due to the mumps. The big defenceman is a welcome addition to a team that’s taken a lot of hits in the injury department this season.