The New York Islanders, with a record of 31-21-5 in the Metropolitan Division, are set to face the New Jersey Devils, who hold a 28-26-2 record in the same division. The game will take place in Newark, New Jersey, on Thursday at 7 p.m. ET. Previously, the Islanders secured a thrilling 5-4 overtime win against the Pittsburgh Penguins, highlighted by Bo Horvat\u2019s two goals. <\/p>\n
The Devils have struggled within their division, posting a 4-10-2 record against other Metropolitan teams, and their overall season record is 28-26-2. They\u2019ve scored 142 goals but have been outscored overall, with 172 goals against, resulting in a -30 goal differential. The Islanders, meanwhile, have performed better against divisional foes with an 11-6-2 record and an overall record of 31-21-5. They excel in one-goal games, holding a 15-5-0 record.<\/p>\n
This matchup marks the fourth time these teams will meet this season, with the Islanders having won the previous encounter with a commanding 9-0 victory, led by Anthony Duclair\u2019s three goals. <\/p>\n
Key players for the Devils include Jesper Bratt, who has amassed 13 goals and 28 assists this season, and Jack Hughes, who has contributed a goal and seven assists over his last 10 games. For the Islanders, Horvat has scored 23 goals and assisted 15 times, while Jean-Gabriel Pageau has five goals and two assists recently.<\/p>\n
Over their last 10 games, the Devils have a balanced record of 5-5-0, averaging 2.2 goals and 3.9 assists per game, while allowing an average of 2.6 goals. The Islanders show a similar 5-5-0 streak, with slightly higher scoring averages at 2.7 goals and 4.9 assists, and they allow about 2.8 goals per game.<\/p>\n
There are no injury reports listed for either team at this time.<\/p>\n
Fan Take: This upcoming game is pivotal as it could influence playoff positioning in the Metropolitan Division. For hockey fans, it\u2019s a chance to see rising stars and established veterans battle it out in what promises to be an intense and closely contested contest.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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