This is a 7* on the ISLANDERS

Not sure what’s more embarrassing for the Flyers. That 9-0 loss to the Rangers on St. Patrick’s Day or the fact they just became the first team to lose to the Sabres since Feb 23. The 6-1 loss in Buffalo on Wednesday was truly humiliating as the Sabres had lost 18 straight games before that, the NHL’s longest losing streak in 17 years. Even though the Flyers are technically still in playoff contention (three points out of fourth place), it’s probably time to sell on them “for good.” March was an unmitigated disaster as they gave up 75 goals, the most for any month in franchise history. There were four games that they lost by at least five goals. Now they face the Islanders, who are coming off an 8-goal game of their own. Could things possibly get WORSE for the Flyers? Probably as the Isles are involved in a three-team race for first in the East and aren’t about to let a golden opportunity for two points slip through the cracks. New York is among the league leaders in fewest goals allowed, so they have a huge edge. They are 11-2 L13 games vs. teams that have a losing record and beat the Flyers the last two times they’ve faced them - 6-1 and 2-1. Play on NY ISLANDERS

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