Islanders clinch playoff spot after Bruins loss

The New York Islanders have clinched a playoff spot.

The New York Islanders are playoff bound.

Despite having the night off Thursday, the Islanders officially clinched a playoff spot after the Boston Bruins dropped a 4-2 contest to the Florida Panthers.

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The Islanders last appeared in the post-season during the 2012-13 season, losing to the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Eastern Conference quarter-finals.

New York currently sits in third place (98 points) in the Metropolitan Division. They remain three points behind the Washington Capitals in the standings, but have a game in hand. As of Thursday night, the Islanders would take on the Capitals in the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

The Islanders face the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday night.

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