Islanders News: Mentoring Ritchie, talkin' Parise
Briefly

The Islanders are currently experiencing a dire stretch, going six games without a win and four without earning a point. With only eight games left, they sit five points away from the playoffs and must overcome four teams to secure a wild card spot. However, they also find themselves five points clear of the conference's basement, sparking curiosity about potential draft lottery standings. Their remaining schedule includes matches against struggling teams as well as playoff contenders, hinting at an unpredictable finish to the season that could still hold some drama for fans.
Are the Islanders dead men walking yet? They are struggling, going winless in six games and trailing by five points in the playoff race with eight games to spare.
Crazier things have happened in late surges to become wild card fodder, but trailing five points with four teams ahead presents an uphill battle for the Islanders.
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