Don't tell the Islanders they are out of the playoff race, their 5-1 victory over the Panthers pulled them within 11 points of the final spot in the East. Yes, it's a huge deficit, but consider where the Isles were a few months ago.

Matt Moulson continued his torrid streak, this time with a hat trick. Al Montoya, the former Ranger draft pick, won again with a 21-save night.