The New York Islanders have won 7 of their last 10 games, as well as taking an additional game to an overtime lost. Right now they are holding on to 7th seed in the eastern Conference, but have some key match-ups that could see them move up to 5th seed. Thursday they square up against the Toronto Maple Leafs, who currently have 4 points and a game in hand. That meeting can be a big swing for either team. Prediction: 5th seed with the boston Bruins barely holding onto 4th seed.
