Islanders’ Barzal & Horvat Still a Tier Below Panthers Duo
The New York Islanders will face the Florida Panthers in a game that will likely highlight two teams that are headed in opposite directions to close out the 2023-24 season. The Islanders, who have lost seven of their last eight games, are sliding out of the playoff picture with a 30-26-15 record, and at this point, it will take a miracle to see them sneak into a playoff spot. The Panthers on the other hand are 46-21-5 and in second place in the Atlantic Division and in an arms race for the best record in the NHL. Related: Anders Lee’s…