Boston at New York

Boston has won two of three with new coach Joe Sacco. What's been most impressive is the defensive improvement, allowing three goals in three games. New York has a losing home mark (3-4-2) and has lost six of eight overall. The offense is 29th in goals scored, 31st on the power play, and 30th in shooting percentage, while the defense is 31st in penalty killing. They come off a 4-2 home loss to Detroit as a -150 favorite, on a 1-4 run as chalk. The Islanders failed to protect a third-period lead for the fourth time in five games. Play Boston.