It all comes down to this.

One hundred and eighty-eight days after the puck dropped on the NHL season, we’re down to the final four nights to decide the last two playoff spots in the Eastern Conference.

For the five teams still in contention for those two spots, tonight is the most important night of the season.

The New York Islanders are in pole position to lock up third place in the Metropolitan Division with a win over the New Jersey Devils tonight.

Behind them, the Washington Capitals, Detroit Red Wings, and the Pittsburgh Penguins are all fighting for a playoff spot in their penultimate games of the season tonight, while the idle Philadelphia Flyers watch on.

Between the Hart Trophy race, Art Ross Trophy race, the lack of a Rocket Richard Trophy race, and the Eastern Conference playoff race, this has been one of the most memorable NHL seasons to date.

Tonight, we turn to one of the final chapters, with five NHL fanbases hoping their respective teams can finish strong and qualify for the postseason.

Also, after going 3-1 with the column picks last week, we’ll begin this week with another FanDuel Best Bet.

This is the Morning Coffee for Monday, April 15, 2024.

The most important night of the NHL season in East playoff race

The Islanders’ playoff hopes seemed to be in big trouble after they lost six straight games in mid-March.

It’s been a much different story for Patrick Roy’s team ever since.

"I think the Islanders could be dangerous" -@BizNasty2point0

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Morning Coffee: A crucial night in the Eastern Conference playoff race

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15.04.2024

It all comes down to this.

One hundred and eighty-eight days after the puck dropped on the NHL season, we’re down to the final four nights to decide the last two playoff spots in the Eastern Conference.

For the five teams still in contention for those two spots, tonight is the most important night of the season.

The New York Islanders are in pole position to lock up........

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