Islanders, firmly in wild-card mix, host Predators

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The New York Islanders headed home Thursday night with sole possession of the second and final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference.

They were set to spend Friday night finding out whether they'll take the ice Saturday with control of their playoff destiny.

The Islanders will look to continue their timely winning streak when they host the Nashville Predators i