New York at Florida

The New York Islanders open the season with a brutal 13-game road trip! They got bombed in the opener, losing 6-3 at Carolina allowing 40 shots on net. Florida plays its second straight home game after a 5-4 loss to talented Pittsburgh. Florida is on a 20-6-3 run at home, as well as 26-9 against losing teams. They're well-coached and a good bounce-back squad, 36-17 after allowing 4 goals or more. The favorite has won 8 of 10 when these teams clash, so back home ice. Play Florida.