Buffalo at New York

The Islanders play their first home game in eleven days. They have won four out of their last 5 games and have scored 22 goals in those 5 games. Buffalo is also on a good run winning 3 of their last 4. They lost a tough one last night against the Rangers losing in a shootout. I've been keeping my eye on the Islanders and it finally looks like they are putting things together. Miroslav Satan, Alexei Yashin and Shawn Bates lead the team with 10 goals but the real story is Yashin. This season, he had a season-high seven-game point streak from October 10-25, collecting 11 points. The Islanders have not allowed a power play goal in 36 straight chances! 36 CHANCES! That is impressive. Look for the Islanders to score early and take the lead into the third period. The Islanders are unbeaten in 61 games (53-0-8) when taking a lead into the third period. One star on NY.