About this episode

The episode discusses the tight playoff race for the Islanders with insights from guest Jeremy Rutherford on Brayden Schenn.

Fifteen games remain in the Islanders season and the playoff race in the Eastern Conference is tightening up. It feels like the Penguins and Blue Jackets refuse to surrender any points, while the Isles are doing their best to boost their total as well. Sean & Arthur take a look at how things are shaping up and St. Louis Blues writer for the Athletic Jeremy Rutherford joins to talk about what fans can expect from newest Islander Brayden Schenn. Follow HNiNY on all social media platforms at @hockeynightny Sponsored by Raiser, Kenniff, & Lonstein Attorneys at Law Recorded at Floored Media Subscribe to our friends at IslesFix newsletter !

People in this episode

Hosts: Sean, Arthur

Guest: Jeremy Rutherford

Topics covered

• New York Islanders
• Eastern Conference
• playoff race
• NHL
• Brayden Schenn
• hockey analysis

Keywords

• Islanders
• playoffs
• NHL
• Brayden Schenn
• Jeremy Rutherford
• Eastern Conference
• hockey

Sponsors

Raiser, Kenniff, & Lonstein Attorneys at Law

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Athletic

Places: St. Louis

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