The New York Islanders needed a near-perfect Week 18, but had some disappointing results instead.

Their come-from- behind-win against the Boston Bruins was a dominant one, but the Islanders went winless in their other two games this week. They lost an ugly one in regulation to the inferior Buffalo Sabres, who were able to score a whopping six goals against what’s supposed to be one of the absolute best defensive teams in the game.

The Islanders did earn a point against the Montreal Canadiens but seeing as they’re the worst team in the league and one of the worst in NHL history, the Islanders needed more.

Because these unfortunate instances seem to be recurring, making the playoffs will be a miracle for the Islanders. Someone who’s going to be crucial in this race is Brock Nelson, who was the team’s best player last week.

The Yankees finished off a sweep of last-place Baltimore with a 10-5 win, as the woeful Orioles made five errors, leading to six unearned runs. 

The victory extended the Yankees’ winning streak to six games, as  they completed an undefeated homestand with a second straight series sweep after they did the same thing to Cleveland over the weekend. 

They’ve also won eight of their last nine to catapult themselves into first place in the AL East. 

“Everyone had a hand in wins almost every day,’’ Aaron Boone said. 

A stunning succession plan is in motion at Tampa Bay Buccaneers headquarters.

Bruce Arians informed his coaching staff and players that he is stepping aside as the Buccaneers’ head coach and will take on a new role for the team as a Senior Football Consultant. The Buccaneers are promoting Defensive Coordinator Todd Bowles to the position of head coach.

“I am appreciative of the Glazer family and Jason Licht for having faith in me to take on this role, and to Coach Arians for his support and guidance over the past four decades,” said Bowles. “As an organization, we have all the pieces in place to continue the winning standard that has been established here in recent years.”

After speaking to the players and coaches, Arians released a statement explaining his decision and thanking the Glazer family and others in the organization for their support. Arians, who said the move  was in no way prompted by health issues.