- The Islanders (55 points) are four points back of the Columbus Blue Jackets (59 points) and Detroit Red Wings (59 points) for a Wild Card spot. The Isles have a game in hand on both the Jackets and Red Wings. - Casey Cizikas (46 hits) leads the NHL in bodychecks since Jan. 14, while Gatcomb (40 hits) is fourth over that span.

How many players can the New York Islanders lose and still keep winning? The Islanders hope they didn't learn the answer Sunday night. A depleted New York squad will play its final home game before the 4 Nations Face-Off break Tuesday night,

With the Rangers carried by the jolt of J.T. Miller, their recent acquisition back in the Garden for a second stint, and third-period goals from K’Andre Miller and a slumping Mika Zibanejad, the