Tuesday night’s Eastern Conference results were not great for the Islanders as the Ottawa Senators beat the Atlantic-leading Tampa Bay Lightning (with a five-goal third period!) in regulation and the Red Wings and Blue Jackets had a three-point game, with Detroit falling via shootout.
But at least we know where everyone stands with four games to go, as those results consumed the final games in hand hanging over the Isles’ heads:
Today is Pete DeBoer’s third and final day of trying to orient the team before the games resume Thursday against the Leafs. It’s only three days and it’s only four games, but it will be fascinating to see what DeBoer does with the structure and the lineup.
Alex Ovechkin will decide this summer whether to continue. Won’t we all. [Sportsnet]
A goalfest between Utah and Edmonton could be a playoff preview. [Sportsnet]