The Islanders are headed West, where the Kings are falling but the Ducks are surging again. A few bounces here or there and they could be beginning this trip under a dark cloud, but the comebacks and magical individual efforts to win the last three games have them six points ahead of the next Metro foe (Washington) and on par with the Atlantic-dominated wild card spots.
Meanwhile, the trade deadline is Friday afternoon and everyone’s waiting for the first shoe to drop.
Meanwhile, the Devils…:
Last night’s NHL scores include the Blue Jackets blowing a four-goal lead but still winning (in OT) at MSG, like everyone does.