New York at Boston

The New York Islanders head out on the road not doing anything right, losing five in a row. New York ranks #16 in goals scored, last on the power play, #29 in goals allowed, and #26 in penalty killing. They come off a 6-2 loss at home to Ottawa as a -145 favorite. The Islanders have the third-worst points total in the league and are in the midst of their third losing streak of at least three games this season. They are 1-for-12 on the power play and have yielded eight power-play goals in 15 chances during the streak. The Islanders are 7-20 against the Eastern Conference, plus 6-18 versus a winning team. Boston is home and playing strong defense, eighth in the NHL in goals allowed, third in penalty killing. The Bruins come off a 1-0 win over the Kings as goalie Tuukka Rask recorded his fourth shutout of the season. The Bruins have won the last five games between the teams, with New York on an 8-22 run against Boston, including 5-12 in this building. Back Boston.