Isles Control Playoffs with Wins Only

The Islanders grind through a brutal playoff chase where the standings offer no mercy, and Lou Lamoriello's crew knows the drill from too many bubble seasons. They lace up against wild-card pretenders, with every shift carrying the weight of front-office whispers about summer moves if they falter. Lou's philosophy rings true: wins erase all doubt, and this group's battle-tested core refuses to let April slip away without a fight.