New York at Nashville

Nashville had won four out of five before dropping its last two games, including 6-2 at Vancouver when it got behind 4-0. The Predators will focus on getting a better start tonight as they face the injury-riddled New York Islanders, who are without forward Cal Clutterbuck and defenseman Adam Pelech along with forward Casey Cizikas, who is out after being cut on the leg. Nashville has won the last four meetings, including 8-3 on Dec. 17 in the only meeting this season. Pekka Rinne has a 3.11 goals-against average and looks to bounce back from his bad performance against the Canucks. The Islanders are 3-8 the last 11 meetings at Nashville and the Predators have won 20 of their last 28 after losing by at least three goals. Take the Predators.