Montreal at New York

Montreal is not quitting down the stretch, on a 2-0-3 run. They come off a 3-1 win over these New York Islanders and the defense has allowed just seven goals the last four contests. The Canadians are 6-1 playing the second game of a home-and-home situation. They face a reeling New York Islanders squad that is struggling to score and ranks #31 defensively in goals allowed, #30 in penalty killing. New York has lost four in a row getting outscored 14-8. The Islanders are on a 3-7 run at home, as well as 4-9 against the Eastern Conference. Montreal has won 11 of the last 15 meetings and the Islanders are 3-15 when their opponent allows two goals or less in their previous game. Play Montreal.