New York at Anaheim

New York has won four of five after defeating San Jose 4-2 last night and that followed an impressive road win against Winnipeg its previous game. Marcus Hogberg is slated to start for the Islanders and he owns a 1.44 goals-against average and a .947 save percentage in seven appearances this season. He has won three of his past four starts. New York has won six straight against opponents that have losing records and Anaheim is 1-5 its past six against losing teams. The Islanders have won six of the past seven meetings and they are on an 8-3 run versus Western Conference teams. The Ducks have lost five of seven, including 4-3 to St. Louis on Friday, and they have lost six of nine against the Eastern Conference. Take the Islanders.