New York Islanders +110 (BetVegasVic) DOUBLE UNIT PLAY
More from the teams going in opposite directions file.
Devils have lost their last three on the Island and resort to starting ex-Islander Yann Danis after playing last night and face the dreaded 3 in 4. But goalkeeping isn’t their main concern. The Devils just can’t give them any support. Only once in their last 8 games have they scored more than 2 goals. They have scored just 7 times in their last 5 and one of those was a empty netter. Their PP stands at 0/23 over that period. Losing Patrik Elias from a already limited attack doesn’t help matters.
The Islanders are rolling. 7-2 in their last nine, beating Western Conference teams, winning on the road, scoring goals, and having fun doing it. The Mausoleum isn’t such a tomb anymore. The fans are back and loud. DP has returned home. Everything is just falling in place and today they sit in playoff position. Who would have thunk it?
So with all this the Islanders are home dogs…..on hockey night…..again!? Some people never learn.
NY ISLANDERS +1.04 over New Jersey (REG) <o></o>
The Islanders have won six straight at home and six of its last seven. Overall, the Islanders have won 10 of its last 14 games. They’re scoring goals, they’re not allowing much and they play with as much enthusiasm and heart as any team in the league and you can double that when the Devils are in town. Meanwhile, the Devils played last night at home and lost 3-1 to the Canadiens. New Jersey has now lost four of five with only win over that stretch coming against Florida. Furthermore, the Devils have scored 12 lousy goals over its last eight games and four goals over its last four games. If that’s not enough and you need more incentive, the Devils will play its third game in four days, and its fifth game in seven days. This past Monday they were here for a Martin Luther King holiday matinee game and lost 4-0 while being outshot 46-20. This one is unlikely to be much different. Play: NY Islanders +1.04 (Risking 2 units).
I dont know if there is confirmation that brodeur wont play, I just speculate he may not.
as of now there is no information on the starters at SportsOptions.