Lightning, Islanders regroup for critical showdown

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The New York Islanders have spent the last two seasons precariously perched on the edge of the Eastern Conference playoff picture.

The next 11 days might determine if the Islanders maintain their wobbly position or finally fall off.

The Islanders open a key stretch Saturday when they host therival Tampa Bay Lightning in in Elmont, N.Y.

Both teams were off Friday after