Islanders need wins to maintain playoff hopes

The New York Islanders face the Florida Panthers on Sunday, needing wins to stay in playoff contention. They are currently six points out of a wild-card spot but have games in hand against teams ahead of them. The Islanders struggle to score, ranking 28th in goals per game and last on the power play. They have scored only three goals in their last three games, putting pressure on goaltender Ilya Sorokin. The Panthers, the defending champions, are favored despite a tough schedule. The Islanders are expected to slow the game down, with predictions leaning towards a low-scoring match.