New York Islanders Philadelphia Flyers Must-Must Win Game

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 18: Casey Cizikas #53 of the New York Islanders hits Danick Martel #48 of the Philadelphia Flyers during the third period at the Barclays Center on September 18, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Flyers defeated the Islanders 5-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /

The New York Islanders are on the road against a divisional rival in the Philadelphia Flyers. With three losses on the bounce, the Isles need to get back to winning ways.

With a brief stop at home, the New York Islanders are back on the road. Their first stop is in Philadelphia to face the Flyers. A team they had reasonable success against last season.

The two face each other on four occasions. The New York Islanders would take six from a possible eight points against their divisional rival. Sounds great, right? Except for the fact that all but one of the game were decided by a single goal.

Both teams had a decimating offense that could score seemingly at will. This season that has changed in favor of the Philadelphia Flyers. With the loss of Tavares for the Isles and with the Flyers adding James van Riemsdyk to an already potent offense, the Isles are at the disadvantage.

The New York Islanders are coming into this game with a three-game losing streak. It’s early, but digging yourself a hole in October isn’t a good way to make the post-season. If the game against the Florida Panthers was a “must-win” what does that make this game? Must-must-win?

In this must-must-win game here are the players to watch on both sides, as well as the keys to the game for the New York Islanders.