Islanders hope to win third straight when Kings roll into town

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The last time the New York Islanders won at least three straight games, it catapulted them into the playoffs.

A playoff berth isn't imminent for the Islanders, but a third straight win -- this one against the hottest team in the NHL -- will continue to improve an outlook that appeared bleak justdays ago.

The Islanders will try to build off a successful weekend Tuesday night when t