New York at Columbus

The New York Islanders are in town on a 21-9 run. They have the #10 offense in the NHL and the Islanders are 21-6 against the Eastern Conference. John Tavares forced overtime and then scored an unassisted winner with 1:55 left in the extra period to lead the Islanders to a 3-2 victory Friday night over New Jersey. The Islanders are 21-8 against a team with a losing record. Columbus has home ice but is a weak team at #22 in goals scored and #26 in goals allowed. This is a tough situational spot, the second of a back-to-back after playing at Toronto last night in a 5-2 loss. The Blue Jackets are 2-6 playing on no days rest. Take the NY Islanders.