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Islanders Magic Number for the Playoffs is 94

Mar 24, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; New York Islanders goalie Jaroslav Halak (41) and defenseman Calvin de Haan (44) look on in overtime against the Pittsburgh Penguins at the PPG PAINTS Arena. The Islanders won 4-3 in a shootout. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 24, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; New York Islanders goalie Jaroslav Halak (41) and defenseman Calvin de Haan (44) look on in overtime against the Pittsburgh Penguins at the PPG PAINTS Arena. The Islanders won 4-3 in a shootout. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 27, 2014; Uniondale, NY, USA; Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand (63) controls the puck in front of New York Islanders center Casey Cizikas (53) during the second period of a game at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 27, 2014; Uniondale, NY, USA; Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand (63) controls the puck in front of New York Islanders center Casey Cizikas (53) during the second period of a game at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

Boston Bruins

Games remaining: 6
Opposition Breakdown: Established 3- Bubble 1- Bottom 2
Venue: H 5/A 1
Back-to-Back: 1

NHL Art Ross update: Brad Marchand won’t likely win it. Connor McDavid is now a full eight points ahead of Marchand, who hasn’t put up a point since playing versus the Isles. Rejoice NHL universe Rejoice.

Since firing Claude Julien the Bruins have steadied the ship and are steering right for the playoffs. But nautical metaphors aside, the Bruins are headed for choppy waters. (I couldn’t resist).

In their last six games of the season, five are to be played at home. Sounds great, except when you consider that Boston has dropped a total of 32 points at home on the season with a 20-16-0 record.

In the last week of their season, they face the Lightning, Senators, and Capitals at home. If they’re going to drop any of those easily it’s going to be against the Capitals. For reasons already stated. They’re the class of the league for a reason.

Then there’s that Lightning game on April 4th. It’s going to be the closest thing to a playoff game without actually being a playoff game. Three points are going to be handed out in this game. Two to the victor and one to the loser. With the way Tampa’s playing I have Boston dropping a point here.

The only road game the Bruins have is against the second best team in the league, the Chicago Blackhawks. That’s not a game I’d put a ‘W’ beside on the calendar.

That brings Boston’s total to 93 points for the season.

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