"Just everyone's winning games. I mean, including us. So that's just the race it is this year and we just got to keep pace and hopefully push the pace. We were looking at scores in the intermission. I think Columbus probably won. So every game is so big right now."
"Every game is so big right now. It's fun. That's the best part about this time of year. Every game just means a little more, and every play means a little more. It's what you play for."
"I think they see us winning every night, too. That's the way it is, isn't it? Everybody wants to be part of the playoffs and we know it's going to be our fight until the end of the season. We're going to focus one game at a time. We're not going to go more than that."
The New York Islanders are navigating a competitive playoff race where multiple teams are separated by only a few points. Following their 3-1 victory over Toronto, players like Mathew Barzal openly acknowledged checking scoreboard results during intermissions, recognizing that every game carries substantial weight. The intensity of the race has permeated NHL locker rooms, with players understanding that each contest directly influences playoff positioning. Head coach Patrick Roy maintains focus on controlling what the team can influence while accepting the reality that competitors continue winning games. Roy emphasizes the Islanders' strategy of concentrating on one game at a time rather than looking ahead.
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