After two dominating wins against the New York Rangers and a clinched playoff spot for the third consecutive season, the New York Islanders battled the Buffalo Sabres for two games.

When the Islanders beat the Rangers on May 1 and the Rangers lost to the Capitals on May 3, the four teams representing the MassMutual East Division in the 2021

As the Islanders have endured a tailspin in the homestretch of the 2021 NHL season, things have become concerning in the organization. Questions are emerging if they can truly compete