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The Islanders, once a surprise playoff threat in the Eastern Conference, have fallen off the face of the postseason earth, losing 11 of their last 14.

Only Toronto and Edmonton have worse point totals than the Isle. The Flyers on the other hand, once the most disappointing team in the East, have salvaged their season with a 21-15-3 run since replacing head coaches, with Peter Laviolette replacing John Stevens on December 3rd. History is not on the side of the New York Islanders.