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Islanders suffer major setback with brutal loss to Flyers to put playoffs hopes in limbo

By Ethan SearsNew York Post

The Islanders could have all but eliminated the Flyers from the playoff chase with a win Friday. Instead, they dealt themselves a major setback, losing to Philadelphia 4-1 and losing control of their own destiny in doing so.

A first period that couldnt be overcome, a goaltending situation that suddenly feels awfully precarious and a potential collapse that suddenly seems all too possible. The Islanders could have all bu…