"The Islanders, who play nine of their last 11 at UBS Arena, host Chicago on Tuesday night after opening a five-game homestand with a crucial 1-0 win over the Blue Jackets on Sunday night. That left them in the second wild-card spot and tied with the Blue Jackets, third in the Metropolitan Division, with 85 points."
"According to Tankathon.com, the combined points percentage of .602 for the Islanders' remaining opponents gives them the NHL's third-toughest remaining schedule."
"The Bruins have points in five straight games (3-0-2) and are one point ahead of the Islanders for the first wild-card spot having played one fewer game."
"Tiebreakers will likely come into play to determine seeding and the following, in order, is the NHL tiebreaking protocol: Regulation wins (RW); regulation and overtime wins (ROW); total wins; head-to-head records; goal differential; total goals scored."
The Islanders are competing for a playoff spot, currently in the second wild-card position with 85 points. They have a tough remaining schedule, ranked third hardest in the NHL. Their closest competitors include the Blue Jackets, who have a strong record under their new coach, and the Bruins, who are just ahead in the standings. Tiebreakers will be crucial, with the Islanders holding advantages in several categories over the Blue Jackets.
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