The New York Islanders have completed the playoff field in the National Hockey League (NHL). The Islanders beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 at home on Wednesday to earn one of two wild card spots in the Eastern Conference.
Brock Nelson, the Islanders’ top scorer of the season, scored twice, opening the scoring and scoring in the second period to make it 3-1. Last season, the Islanders missed the playoffs and parted ways with then-head coach Barry Defiant.
The Dallas Stars still have a chance to secure first place in the Central Division after a 5-2 away win at the St. Louis Blues. The Stars now have 106 points, overtaking Colorado Avalanche, who have 105 points but a game to go. In Wednesday’s third game, the Calgary Flames defeated the San Jose Sharks 3-1.
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