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Islanders face the Blackhawks in a non-conference matchup
The Islanders aim to extend their strong power-play record while the Blackhawks seek offensive gains from forwards with recent scoring streaks.
- On Tuesday, the New York Islanders host the Chicago Blackhawks in their final regular-season clash, with New York holding the second Eastern Conference wild-card spot.
- Following a 1-0 shutout of the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday, the Islanders climbed into the final playoff position as Chicago remains on pace to miss the postseason for the sixth consecutive season.
- Islanders forward Bo Horvat, who scored Sunday's decisive goal, said "the entire rest of the year, it's going to be high-pressure games — high-stakes scenarios," while Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard leads Chicago with 29 goals.
- Blackhawks head coach Jeff Blashill noted that Chicago fell to 7-13 in games decided after regulation following Sunday's 3-2 loss to Nashville, and "if our overtimes have been better, our record would be much better."
- With the NHL playoffs unofficially underway, the Islanders continue their push alongside other contenders vying for postseason spots as Chicago marks its ninth consecutive game against a playoff-bound team.
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Total News Sources16
Leaning Left6Leaning Right3Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution46% Left
Bias Distribution
- 46% of the sources lean Left
46% Left
L 46%
C 31%
R 23%
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