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- The New York Islanders hold a four-point lead over the Blue Jackets with five games remaining, shaping their approach to the trade deadline.
- General manager Mathieu Darche has three options: buying, standing pat, or a mix of both.
- The team may consider New York Islanders forwards Jean-Gabriel Pageau and Anders Lee as potential self-rentals, delaying extensions.
- The outcome of these five games will influence the Islanders' strategy moving forward.
