New York at Buffalo

Buffalo disposed of New York 4-1 in game one. While it may not be quite as easy in game two (Rick DiPietro is expected back for the Islanders), we again see Buffalo winning. Buffalo scored 308 goals this season and will score no matter who's in net. They are on a mission and New York is not the team to stop them. Buffalo has now won 8 of 9 vs. the Islanders and five straight here at home. They have won 53 of their last 67 home games in late-season play vs. poor defensive opponents (those allowing 30+ shots on goal per game). They are 11-1 off a home blowout win by 3+ this season. They have momentum and a much, much better team.