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The New York Islanders, currently on the playoff bubble, suffered a demoralizing 7-3 loss to the Montreal Canadiens, marking their second consecutive blowout on the road. Despite a valiant effort, including a franchise-record power-play goal from rookie defenseman Matthew Schaefer, the Islanders crumbled in the third period, allowing Montreal to score four unanswered goals. Veteran leaders Anders Lee and Bo Horvat have been underperforming, and the defense has been inconsistent, relying heavily on young players. Ilya Sorokin was pulled late in the game, likely to preserve him for tomorrows crucial matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets, who currently hold a two-point lead with a game in hand. A win against Columbus is crucial for the Islanders to keep their playoff hopes alive, as anything less could potentially end their season.

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