"The Senators-Islanders matchup is crucial, but even if the Islanders won the game in regulation, it would not close the three-point gap between the two teams."
"If the Senators win in regulation, it's pretty much game over. They can officially clinch the second wild card spot in the Eastern Conference if the Detroit Red Wings also lose on Saturday."
"The Islanders have a leg up in the tiebreaker as they have 29 regulation wins to the Flyers' 25, which is a major advantage for the Islanders should the two teams end up tied with the same number of points."
"While it would seem that the Islanders have two paths to the playoffs, the second wild card spot is just unrealistic. Making up three points in the standings with three games to play is just not likely."
The Islanders face a must-win game against the Senators to keep playoff hopes alive. Winning in regulation would not close the three-point gap, while a Senators' win would likely end the Islanders' chances. The Islanders aim for third in the Metro Division, currently held by the Flyers with 92 points. A win for the Islanders and a loss for the Flyers would secure a playoff spot. The wild card is deemed unrealistic due to the standings and remaining games.
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