New York is dominant at home, but it is just one game over .500 on the road. The Islanders are 28-57 on the road after winning three straight. They stole Game 1, 2-1, but defending champion Tampa Bay is loaded with talent, seventh during the regular season in goals scored, sixth in goals allowed, and seventh in save percentage. They're 21-7 at home, 74-32 against starting goalies with a save percentage of 91.5 or better, plus they are 19-3 after scoring one goal or fewer in the previous game. Tampa Bay is on a 16-7 run against the Islanders, including 8-3 in this building. Play Tampa Bay.
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