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The latest realignment murmurs again reconstitute the Patrick Division -- and also move Columbus from one Toughest Division in Hockey to the other.

Under the new approved NHL realignment, the New York Islanders welcome back the orphaned Washington Capitals and the outsider Carolina Hurricanes into a reconstituted Patrick Division. But will they ever make the playoffs with all these big spenders?

New York Rangers and Washington Capitals playoff history

New York Rangers Notes

Two very, very injured teams face off when the New York Islanders travel to the Washington Capitals.