If you have been watching the last few seasons, you know that the New York Islanders are never out of it until they are mathematically eliminated. Streaks, good and bad, have defined each of the last two seasons and right now, the New York Islanders have won four straight contests.

As we sit hear on Apr. 4, the New York Islanders are currently 11 points out of the second wild-card spot, with 14 games remaining on their regular-season schedule.

The team holding down the final wild-card spot, the Washington Capitals, have lost four of their last six contests and have one more game played.

“So you’re saying there’s a chance?”

 

It’s a slim chance that the New York Islanders are participating in the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs, but there’s a greater chance now than there was weeks ago.

Over the last 15 games, the New York Islanders have collected 23 of a possible 30 points (11-3-1), and with the way the Washington Capitals have played recently, losing four of their last six games,