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The New York Islanders (72 points in 65 GPs) have an extra day between games, another chance to watch the scoreboard, as some of the many, many teams with fewer games are in action tonight.
Tonight, Buffalo Sabres (four points behind, four games in hand) are home to the Oilers, while Ottawa Senators (four points behind, three games in hand) are in Chicago. The Capitals are also in action (in LA) and red Wings lost again last night, but the general managers of these teams have self-selected themselves out from the wild card pace. (That said, the Capitals are just four points behind with one game to play.)
Status watch
Tonight as we arrive we look at:
- WC1: NNI 72 points, 65 GP
- WC2: PIT 71 points, 62 GP
- 3: BUF: 68 points, 61 GP
- 4: OTT: 68 points, 62 GP
- 5: FLA: 68 points, 64 GP
- 6: WAS: 68 points, 64 GP
- 7: THE: 65 points, 63 GP
Islanders news
Overall, there was no new Islanders ink on the day off, not even from the official site. However, Steve had Isles links in Sunday’s roundup, covering the win over the Wings, watching Ilja Sorokin’s dad play, Adam Pelech’s return to form and more.
In our latest edition #50 Excellent year presented by @PitchBook
4️⃣0️⃣ goals for captain Lee
3️⃣9️⃣ Bossy hat tricks
3️⃣8️⃣ Wins for Halak
3️⃣7️⃣ Game winning goals for Sutter
3️⃣6️⃣ Moulson lampsBring everyone along.
– New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) March 6, 2023
Elsewhere
Last night’s NHL scores including the Red Wings losing their sixth straight…towards Flyers, and the Hurricanes destroyed the Lightning, 6-0, just a day after Jon Cooper made waves by sitting his first row in the third period. The Lightning have lost five in a row, which has been very unhelpful for the Isles – and they lost Victor Hedman in this one as well.
- In his Vegas debut, Jonathan Quick made 25 saves and allowed three goals in a win over the Canadiens. Fellow deadline acquisition Ivan Barbashev scored his first two goals for the team. [NHL]
- Ryan O’Reilly left the Leafs game on Saturday after taking a shot to the hand, and an update is expected today. [TSN] Speaking of who, they lost to the Canucks. I bet you can’t guess who said, “It’s about us.” [Sportsnet]
- Jack Campbell’s struggles continue in Edmonton. [Sportsnet]
- Despite the sale, the Capitals believe they can win again. But what else should they say. [NHL]
Cooper on Hedman’s injury: “No update yet. He tried to come back but couldn’t. I think if it’s positive, he tried to come back.”
– Chris Krenn (@Chris_Krenn) March 5, 2023
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