At this stage, the Islanders just need to secure two points by any means necessary. Handing away a point to a Western Conference opponent and a bottom feeder doesn't really matter. But it would be better for their psyches-and maybe ours, too-if they delivered a calm regulation win where the outcome was never in doubt.
Lane Lambert may scratch Mike Reilly, I'd guess because he took two penalties on Tuesday. But aside from the stupidity of it from a tactical standpoint, Reilly, though raised in Minnesota, was born in Chicago. Perhaps there is family there he'd want to see him play?
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