There could be an NHL playoff party in the tri-state area.
The Devils clinched a playoff spot on Friday for the first time in five years after the Rangers defeated the Panthers in regulation.
As long as the Islanders don’t collapse, there’s a solid chance all three tri-state teams will be in the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time since 2007. Patrick Kane , Bo Horvat and Timo Meier were trade deadline acquisitions for the Rangers, Islanders and Devils respectively.“You go play — well, we haven’t played the Islanders in a long time, but I think they beat us two out of the three games and they were battles. No matter what team you’re going to play, it’s going to be a battle. Right now, it looks like we’re going to play New Jersey right now. It’s a 35-minute bus ride there and it would be interesting and a lot of fun.
The Penguins lost to the Red Wings on Tuesday night, so they are still three points behind the Islanders.The Islanders were the first to make a move when they snagged top center Bo Horvat before acquiring Pierre Engvall.
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