Islanders bring miniscule playoff hopes to Montreal

The New York Islanders will look to regroup from a disheartening loss and try to keep their slim playoff hopes alive when they visit the Montreal Canadiens on Friday night.

The Islanders (34-30-9, 77 points) are 15 points behind the Washington Capitals in the chase for the second Eastern Conference wild-card spot with nine games remaining.

It would take a miracle finish, not to mention a stunning Washington skid, for th