With NHL playoff schedules set, the previews begin for the Islanders-Penguins series that kicks off Wednesday.

The Islanders are scheduled to play every other day until Game 7 in their first-round series with the Pittsburgh Penguins

The Isles have recalled Brock Nelson, John Persson, Ryan Strome, Johan Sundstrom, Matt Donovan, Calvin de Haan, Aaron Ness and Anders Nilsson to be with the team during the playoffs.

A handful of games have an impact on the upcoming NHL playoffs

With Nassau Coliseum set to host its first playoff games since 2007, county Executive Ed Mangano is looking to score some tickets. In an RFP to Islanders fans, Mangano hopes to lock down a few seats in exchange for favors and kickbacks. (parody)

The Islanders salvaged an important point, moving them back into 6th place in the Eastern Conference

We watch and watch and chat and watch.

In the final regular season game for both teams, Buffalo tries to please its home fans while the Isles try to get a better playoff seed. We think.

Last night -- particularly the speed bump -- was a bummer. The only bummer thus far in April.