New York Islanders (7-6-2, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (11-4, in the Metropolitan Division)
Newark, New Jersey; Monday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The New York Islanders visit the New Jersey Devils after Bo Horvat scored two goals in the Islanders’ 5-0 win over the New York Rangers.
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New Jersey has an 11-4 record overall and a 2-1-0 record in Metropolitan Division games. The Devils have given up 44 goals while scoring 51 for a +7 scoring differential.
New York has a 3-3-1 record in Metropolitan Division games and a 7-6-2 record overall. The Islanders have a +one scoring differential, with 50 total goals scored and 49 conceded.
Monday’s game is the first time these teams meet this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Connor Brown has scored five goals with one assist for the Devils. Jack Hughes has seven goals and five assists over the last 10 games.
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Mathew Barzal has three goals and nine assists for the Islanders. Horvat has scored seven goals and added five assists over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Devils: 7-3-0, averaging 3.2 goals, 4.7 assists, 3.1 penalties and 6.8 penalty minutes while giving up 2.8 goals per game.
Islanders: 5-3-2, averaging 3.4 goals, 5.8 assists, 4.2 penalties and 10.6 penalty minutes while giving up 2.9 goals per game.
INJURIES: Devils: None listed.
Islanders: None listed.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
The Associated Press
