Islanders’ Victory Ousts Red Wings from Playoff Contention

The New York Islanders’ victory on Sunday pushed the Detroit Red Wings out of playoff contention. It is the first time Detroit has been out of position since Dec. 7, 2025.

Game summary

The Islanders blanked the Columbus Blue Jackets 1-0 at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. Bo Horvat scored at 1:25 of the first period on the Isles’ first shot.

Goaltender Ilya Sorokin made 23 saves to earn the shutout. The slim win gave New York a critical edge in the standings.

Standings and remaining schedules

New York now has 85 points, one more than Detroit. The Red Wings sit just behind with 84 points.

Detroit has played 70 games. The Islanders have played 71, so Detroit holds a game in hand.

The Islanders have two road games left and nine home contests remaining. Their home mark sits at 9-2 in the referenced span.

Detroit has six road games left and six home games remaining. The Red Wings will host the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday at Little Caesars Arena.

Detroit is three points ahead of Ottawa in the standings. New York plays Tuesday at home against the Chicago Blackhawks.

Recent form for Detroit

Detroit lost 4-2 at home to the Boston Bruins on Saturday. That defeat widened pressure in the tight wild-card race.

Earlier in the week, Alex DeBrincat scored the game-winner in a 3-1 victory over Montreal. The Red Wings have alternated strong and shaky outings.

AHL update: Grand Rapids Griffins

The Griffins lost consecutive road games for the first time this season. On Sunday they fell 4-1 to the Rockford IceHogs at the BMO Center.

Olympian Eduards Tralmaks scored Grand Rapids’ lone goal. Michael Postava made 19 saves and is now 13-6-0 on the season.

On Saturday the Griffins lost 5-2 to the Milwaukee Admirals at Panther Arena. Carter Mazur and John Leonard scored, and Sebastian Cossa made 30 saves.

Grand Rapids will host Milwaukee on Tuesday at Van Andel Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m.

Report compiled by Filmogaz.com staff and wires.