Pittsburgh at New York

This is a high NHL total here, but two outstanding teams meet - and one plays awesome defense. The New York Islanders are home where they play their best defense on a 9-2 run UNDER the total. They are also 7-2 UNDER the total against a team with a winning record. Pittsburgh is in town with  a top-notch defense, third in the NHL in goals allowed and second in penalty killing. The Penguins' newfound emphasis on defense under first-year coach Mike Johnston has paid dividends. Pittsburgh is allowing just 2.25 non-shootout goals per game. Pittsburgh is 13-6-1 UNDER the total against a team with a winning record. Play this one UNDER the total.