Jets, Islanders out to bolster postseason positioning

The New York Islanders don't know how long Mathew Barzal will be sidelined.

But the Islanders know they need to perform like they did Monday night if they still want to be playing meaningful games when he gets back.

The Islanders will look to build off a resourceful win and maintain their Eastern Conference wild-card spot Wednesday night, when New York is slated to host the Winnipeg Jets in the first of two games in a f