New York at New York

The NY Islanders are a talented group, finishing last season at #11 in goals scored, and #13 in goals allowed. They reached the postseason for the third time in four seasons. Captain and leading scorer John Tavares has 13 goals and 33 points in 35 games versus the Rangers. They have a short road trip to a NY Rangers team that decided to get younger in the offseason. After getting manhandled in a first-round loss to Pittsburgh, the Rangers revamped their roster, including the trade of leading goal scorer Derick Brassard. The Rangers have lost seven straight games when playing on three or more days of rest. The Islanders have dominated the series lately, winning all four matchups last year for their first season sweep in the series. They have won four straight in this building and the road team is 13-4 in the last 17 meetings. Take the NY Islanders.