Isles playoff push continues in Philadelphia
Can Move Within One Point of Playoff Spot Against Flyers Thursday
After rallying for a thrilling 6-5 overtime win over Toronto on Monday night at the Barclays Center, the playoff-hopeful New York Islanders are headed to Philadelphia on Thursday with a chance to move closer to their ultimate goal.
Andrew Ladd’s tying tally with 1:29 left in regulation set up Brock Nelson for the eventual game-winner in the extra session as the resurgent Islanders moved within three points of the Flyers for the second and final wild-card spot in the ongoing Eastern Conference postseason chase.
“Down the stretch, every win’s huge,” admitted Isles forward Josh Bailey after registering his 11th goal of the season to go with assists on the final two goals of the evening before a crowd of 11,828 at Downtown’s home for NHL hockey.