Islanders dominate Sharks to secure playoff spot.
The New York Islanders defeated the San Jose Sharks 4-1, with goals from J-G Pageau, Kyle Palmieri, Ryan Pulock, and Zach Parise. The win puts the Islanders at 80 points, two ahead of the Penguins for the first wild card and three clear of the Panthers. Sebastian Aho left the game with an injury, and Josh Bailey was a healthy scratch for the second straight game. The Islanders are adjusting to life without Mathew Barzal, and Simon Holmstrom has filled in at RW1.