Islanders Magic Playoff Number & Cal Clutterbuck's Career Year
Also, some news in the Islanders farm system.
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Islanders’ Magic Number to Clinch a 2024 Playoff Berth
April 7, 2024 by Anthony Russo
Shockingly, the New York Islanders are still alive in what has been mostly a disappointing season. When you add up the overtime losses, the team is eight games under .500. That said, they have found their way into a final Metropolitan Division spot thanks to a four-game winning streak. And if the season were to end today, the Carolina Hurricanes would play them in a seven-game series.
Islanders’ Cal Clutterbuck Having a Career Season at Age 36
April 8, 2024 by Michael Ostrower
There have been few bright spots for the struggling New York Islanders this season. A lack of scoring from anyone not named Bo Horvat, Mat Barzal, Brock Nelson, and Kyle Palmieri has led the Islanders’ offense to another disappointing campaign. While 10-year alternate captain Cal Clutterbuck may not be helping the team’s offensive struggles, he has provided tremendous value in other parts of the game.
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Areas of Improvement for the Bridgeport Islanders Offense
April 8, 2024 by Mike Fink
The Bridgeport Islanders have the worst offense in the American Hockey League. They average only 2.21 goals per game and have been held to one goal or fewer in five of their last 11 games. It’s not the primary reason the Islanders sit in last place in the Atlantic Division and with a 24-36-6-2 record are already eliminated from the playoffs, but it’s a big one.