NHL: New York Rangers vs New York Islanders in the Playoffs?

One playoff match up that would be very enticing would be the New York Rangers vs the New York Islanders.

Both teams figure to make the playoffs and are in the same division, making it possible they will meet at some point in the playoffs.

The top three teams in each of the four NHL divisions qualify for the playoffs. The other four teams, two from each conference, are wild card teams with the most points among teams that did not finish in the top three in each division.

My prediction at this point is that the Rangers and Islanders will face each other in this year’s NHL playoffs. Should it happen, it will make for fascinating hockey and publicity.