They finally broke in the third period Tuesday, ceding a one-goal lead they’d hung onto for most of the night by the skin of their teeth and losing a 3-2 decision to the Red Wings on Alex DeBrincat’s late power-play winner.

The Islanders are on pace for 102 points and sit second in the East. The standings can shift quickly, though, and prudence may be wise.

Barzal's status remains uncertain for tonight's crucial matchup. Find out who steps into the lineup if he's sidelined against the Red Wings.

As for Sunday on the road against the Panthers, the Islanders couldn’t generate enough offense on the second end of a back-to-back and lost 4-1 at Amerant Bank Arena to snap a three-game winning streak.