Islanders Edge Closer to Wild Card Spot

0:00Welcome to Calgary Flames News Today. Two minutes of updates that matter to Calgary Flames fans, hit subscribe and stay connected. The New York Islanders grabbed an important 3-2 win over the Calgary Flames on Saturday night to reach 81 points in the standings. It was a tight game they had to close out strong, especially with so much action on the out-of-town scoreboard, keeping the pressure on in the wild. Card race. Columbus kept the heat on by beating Philadelphia 2-1 in a shootout, extending their point streak to 9 games with a 6-win zero loss. Three overtime record. They're now just two points behind the islanders, but have one game in hand to close the gap. Pittsburgh massed the islanders at 81 points after a 4-3 victory over Utah. The islanders still hold an edge with their own game in hand, making every match up crucial in this battle for position. Meanwhile, the first place wildcard Boston Bruins picked up their 80th point with a 3-2 win against Washington. Detroit also hit 80 points, earning 1-1 in a 3-2 overtime loss to Dallas.

1:05This flurry of results has tightened the wildcard chase even more, with just a few points separating these teams as the season pushes forward. Fans are watching closely for the next moves. We'd like to thank our sponsor for making this episode possible. What is cooler than cool, a pillow that plays your sound? S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.