New York at Detroit

New York has plenty of offensive punch, eighth in the NHL in goals scored, with a defense ranked #10 in goals allowed, and second in penalty killing. New York has split its two games since the All-Star break, tallying seven goals, including a 5-3 win over Minnesota. The Islanders have gone 9 for 29 with a man advantage in their past 10 meetings with Detroit and face a slumping Red Wings defense. Detroit has allowed 15 goals the last four games. They allowed their most goals this season in a 6-3 defeat to the Panthers on Thursday. Goalie Jimmy Howard gave up five -- three in the first 11:06 -- to give him an 0-4-3 record and 3.93 goals-against average in his last eight starts. Detroit has allowed four goals on seven power plays in its two defeats. The Islanders are 8-3 in the last 11 meetings, including 5-1 at Detroit. Play the NY Islanders.