New York at Columbus

The NY Islanders are outstanding everywhere at #8 in the NHL in goals scored, #7 in goals allowed, with top 11 specialty units. New York has recorded four one-goal victories over a 5-0-1 stretch and has earned a point in eight straight following Tuesday's 4-3 triumph in Philadelphia. The Islanders improved to 6-0-2 over their last eight. Goaltender Jaroslav Halak has posted a 1.88 goals-against average over his last five starts and goalie Thomas Greiss owns a 1.95 mark in winning his past three. Halak had 37 saves in a 4-0 win in Columbus in October and the Islanders have a winning road mark. Rebuilding Columbus is #23 in goals scored, #25 in goals allowed, and is still reeling from Sergei Bobrovsky's injury. The Blue Jackets are 4-9 in their last 13 home games. The Islanders are 5-0-2 against the Metropolitan Division after compiling a 21-6-3 mark last season, and hold all the cards in this one. Take the NY Islanders.