This Elimination Options page presents sets of game outcomes ("cases") that result in the Islanders losing certain playoff spots. A total of 6 games from week 27 were considered. The list may not contain all possible combinations. When a given set of games eliminates multiple playoff spots the case is listed in the lowest playoff spot only.
The Islanders cannot win this spot
The Islanders cannot win this spot
Case 1
Islanders lose to the Canadiens in regulation
Case 2
Capitals beat the Penguins, and
Blue Jackets beat the Bruins
Case 3
Islanders lose to the Canadiens in OT or in a shootout, and
Capitals beat the Penguins, and
Bruins beat the Blue Jackets in OT or in a shootout
Case 4
Islanders lose to the Canadiens in OT or in a shootout, and
Penguins beat the Capitals in OT or in a shootout, and
Blue Jackets beat the Bruins
Case 5
Islanders lose to the Canadiens in OT or in a shootout, and
Penguins beat the Capitals in OT or in a shootout, and
Bruins beat the Blue Jackets in OT or in a shootout
The Islanders are not eligible for this spot
The Islanders are not eligible for this spot
The Islanders are not eligible for this spot
The Islanders cannot win this spot
The Islanders cannot win this spot