"The New York Islanders are hanging tough in the Metro Division this season. Even after a 4-1 loss to the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday night and a 3-2 shootout loss to the Sabres on Saturday night, the Isles are still in a playoff spot. That's no indictment of the Islanders. It's the reality of every NHL season. Teams go through ups and downs. It's the clubs that go through more ups than downs that make it to the postseason."
"Meanwhile, Mirtle made a brief shoutout to the Islanders by writing: "Hang in there, Islanders and Sharks!" Yes, that's the operative term at this point. The Islanders are hanging in there. The loss of Bo Horvat hasn't been easy. If not for the injection of star power from Matthew Schaefer, the Islanders might not have the oomph they've got this season."
The New York Islanders remain in a Metro Division playoff position despite recent losses and inconsistent scoring. Several early-season rivals have slumped, including the Seattle Kraken, Chicago Blackhawks and Pittsburgh Penguins, which helps the Islanders' standing. The loss of Bo Horvat has weakened offensive consistency while Matthew Schaefer has provided a needed scoring injection. Goaltending and defense have generally been reliable. The season is not yet halfway complete, and potential roster moves after the New Year could add additional firepower to the team.
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