Newsday Islanders beat reporter Andrew Gross says the Isles need to elevate their game during the playoff push to not only get into the playoffs but gain home ice advantage.


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Though Marcus Hogberg has been solid, coach Patrick Roy said Ilya Sorokin will be in net for the important game against Columbus at UBS Arena.

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Renowned as a two-way center and faceoff specialist, Brent Sutter compiled 287 goals and 323 assists in 694 games for the Islanders.

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The Islanders played connected, fast hockey in a matchup of last-place teams.

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"At the end of the day, we're judged on wins and losses,"  Islanders forward Kyle Palmieri said.

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There has not been nearly enough secondary scoring to augment Anders Lee (20-16-36) and Bo Horvat (14-18-32).

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Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart were listed as questionable on Sunday.

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