New York at Columbus

The Islanders are likely in after back-to-back wins over Philly and Arizona. Columbus' playoff hopes ride a lot on tonight's game. A loss dashes hopes for a Wild Card spot in the East. I expect maximum intensity on both sides of the ice from the Blue Jackets tonight. They catch the Islanders at the right time as New York's offense is sputtering, having averaged just 1.8 goals per game over their last nine games. At home this season, Columbus has averaged 3.2 goals per game. And, in division games, the Blue Jackets defense has been great, allowing only 2.4 goals per game in 26 such games. Against winning teams this season, the Islanders are 22-7 to the UNDER including 10-1 in their last 11. Columbus is similar, having gone 20-9 to the UNDER this season vs. winning teams. Back the team-in-need here, Columbus, as well as the UNDER for a Max Play.