New Jersey at New York

Despite a two-game slide New Jersey has a winning record and has scored three goals in seven of its last eight contests. The Devils are Top 10 in the league in goals scored and on the power play. New Jersey is 7-2 on the road against teams allowing 2.55 or less goals per game and faces an up and down New York Islanders squad. New York has won four in a row, but is average offensively after letting John Tavares leave, #14 in goals scored, #13 on the power play, while the defense is #15 in killing penalties. The Islanders have the third-worst shot differential in the NHL at minus-8.1. New York is 14-36 after winning four in a row, as well as 11-32 after a four-game unbeaten streak. The Devils have won three straight meetings, so back the visitors. Play New Jersey.