Columbus holds a two-point lead on New York in the standings as the teams conclude their season series tonight on Long Island

Islanders face a crucial back-to-back as playoff hopes dim. Will Sorokin shoulder the load in both must-win contests?

MONTREAL — The Islanders did not practice here Friday, meaning there were no clues on offer as to how they’ll approach the goaltending decisions over a must-win weekend back-to-back that begins Saturday against the Canadiens.

Islanders phenom Matthew Schaefer will have a bonkers support section for Tuesday's road matchup vs. Maple Leafs

Mother Nature wrecked the Islanders’ plans to skate on Monday, so they will have only two practices left before resuming their season on Thursday in Montreal after the three-week Olympic break. The Islanders (32-21-5) have 24 regular-season games remaining and sit in third place in the Metropolitan Division.

It doesn’t feel fair to say the Islanders are at risk of blowing a playoff spot when they haven’t played in a way that should constitute that label.

New York Islanders captain Anders Lee defended his team's effort after a blowout loss on the road against the Montreal Canadiens.

The Kings figure to be shorthanded again on Thursday night at home in just their second game under interim coach D.J. Smith since Jim Hiller was fired Sunday.

The New York Islanders host the Calgary Flames after Emil Heineman's two-goal game against the Los Angeles Kings in the Islanders' 3-2 loss

Islanders remain outside of playoffs after second straight loss, Cole Caufield has five points (3G, 2A) for Montreal in win