New York at Boston

The Boston Bruins won the Presidents' Trophy last season by scoring the most points in the standings. They fell short of the Stanley Cup, and have had trouble getting things going out of the gate. The Bruins are even up on the season at 4-4. The Islanders are off to a fast start at 4-2. If you look at their games, they have played very well throughout to start the season, except for a nine minute gaff vs. Toronto where they surrendered 4 goals. They have otherwise outscored their six opponents 22-16 on the season. The Islanders have picked up the pace on the road where they have emerged victorious in five of their last six, while the Bruins are getting too satisfied off a win where they are 2-5 in their last seven. The road team has gotten the money in four of the last five meetings in this series. Play the Isles.