The New York Islanders enter the NHL trade deadline with a lot of questions to answer. They have pending free agents and sit outside of a playoff spot. But the Eastern Conference is weak and one key piece could catapult them up the standings.
New York Islanders (25-25-7, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Boston Bruins (27-24-8, in the Atlantic Division) Boston; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The New York Islanders head into the matchup with the Boston Bruins after losing four straight games.