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New York Islanders Roundtable: Over/Under 100 points

Mar 15, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (58) scores past New York Islanders goalie Jean-Francois Berube (30) during the shootout at the CONSOL Energy Center. The Penguins won 2-1 in the shootout. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 15, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (58) scores past New York Islanders goalie Jean-Francois Berube (30) during the shootout at the CONSOL Energy Center. The Penguins won 2-1 in the shootout. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 23, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; New York Islanders goalie Jaroslav Halak (41) makes a save against the Boston Bruins during the third period at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 23, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; New York Islanders goalie Jaroslav Halak (41) makes a save against the Boston Bruins during the third period at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

Michel Anderson

Two seasons doesn’t make a trend.  But a third season at 100 points and a trend we might have. That sounds all very Master Yoda like, but it’s true. Two seasons at 100 points means nothing for season three.

What the Islanders need to focus on to at least maintain that 100 points is interdivisional play. Like tonight’s game against the Rangers.

The Isles dropped a paltry 16 points in total to Metropolitan division teams last season. If they keep that kind of record they stand a good chance at repeating something close to 100 points.

To get above 100 the key for the Islanders is going to be inter-conference play. That’s playing against other teams in the Eastern Conference not named the Metropolitan (that’s the Atlantic division for those playing along).

Last season the Islanders dropped a total of 24 points against teams from the Atlantic division. They were particularly woeful against Montréal and Boston. Going 0-0-6 combined. Better that result and they hit 100+.

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Now, are they likely to do that? With Carey Price back in nets for the habs, probably not. Or they’re chances aren’t any better at least. Boston, on the other hand, looks ripe for some points plunderin’.

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