New York at New York

The New York Islanders look to pick up where they left off before the break. They have started the season 31-14-1 and have a 16-4 mark on home ice. The Rangers are certainly a competitive team coming in, and have been good on the road at 13-7-1. The Islanders and Rangers are natural rivals, and that will bring out the best in both teams tonight. The difference is the Islanders' "A" game has been far superior to that of the Rangers, and on top of that they get this one on home ice. They have been particularly tough here against elite teams at 5-0 in their last five vs. a team over .600. They are also 24-8 in their last 32 playing off a win. Play on the New York Islanders in this one.