This is a 10* on the ISLANDERS

The Islanders season got off to an excellent start with a 16-3-1 record through the first 20 games. But they are just 10-9-2 since and that's including last night's 1-0 win at home against Colorado. That's a good win considering the Avalanche had been shut out only one time previously and also much needed as the Islanders had lost their last two games. Now, without rest, they head to New Jersey. This should be an easy two points. The Devils are in last place and have been outscored by 38 goals this season. They just lost to Colorado, 5-2, on Saturday. The Islanders shutting out Colorado was even more impressive when you consider the Avs are the highest scoring team in the league. New Jersey has scored the second fewest goals. The Islanders have given up the second fewest. They've been in a scoring drought themselves, but only two teams have allowed more goals than New Jersey. The Devils have some key injuries too. NY is actually 14-3 the last 17 times its taken the ice without rest. New Jersey has lost 17 of the last 21 times it has played with 2 days rest. Play on NY ISLANDERS

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