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New York Islanders vs. Arizona Coyotes: Betting odds, lines, injuries, more

By Michel Anderson |
UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - MARCH 24: Lawson Crouse #67 of the Arizona Coyotes battles with Scott Mayfield #24 of the New York Islanders during the first period at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum on March 24, 2019 in Uniondale, New York. The Islanders shut-out the Coyotes 2-0. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - MARCH 24: Lawson Crouse #67 of the Arizona Coyotes battles with Scott Mayfield #24 of the New York Islanders during the first period at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum on March 24, 2019 in Uniondale, New York. The Islanders shut-out the Coyotes 2-0. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

It feels like forever, but after a four-day break, the New York Islanders are back on the ice to hopefully continue their winning streak as they play the red hot Arizona Coyotes.

Two of the hottest teams in the NHL will faceoff tonight. The New York Islanders welcome the Arizona Coyotes to the Nassau Coliseum. Both teams hold a four-game winning streak. Not only are these two teams two of the most in-form teams in the NHL, but they’re two of the stingiest teams.

With 1.88 goals against per game, the Arizona Coyotes have the best defensive record in the NHL this season. The New York Islanders, who were the best defensive team in 2018-19 with 2.33 goals against per game – find themselves not too far behind the Coyotes in seventh with a 2.50 goals-against per game.

This could be an incredibly boring game to watch where both teams look to lock out the other team with some tight defending. The type of game where nothing gets through the neutral zone, where shots are rare and chances are even rarer.

Or it could be an absolute barn-burner with chances flying all over the place as the other team tries, and succeeds, to dismantle the other’s defensive schemes.

Hopefully, we get the latter with the Islanders doing the dismantling.

Players to Watch

. Brock Nelson. C. . New York Islanders

The last time I checked it was still October. Which means Brocktober is still going. With six points in his last five games, Brock Nelson has been one of the most valuable players for the Islanders. Trotz trusts him in all situations; 5on5, power play, and on the penalty kill and he typically delivers. Specifically at this time of the season.

If the Islanders want to make it five in a row, they’ll need Brock to continue his Brocktober magic.

C. . Arizona Coyotes. . Nick Schmaltz

Over his last five games, Nick Schmaltz has eight points. Including a power-play goal and three power-play points. The Islanders penalty kill isn’t very strong so if they get into penalty trouble he’s going to be a player to keep an eye on.

Betting Odds

If you think this is going to be a game with few chances and even fewer goals then the over/under from Action Network might be of interest to you. The over/under for goals is set at five, the under is at +115 at the time of writing.

Projected Lines

Arizona Coyotes


On Friday, the Coyotes ran the following lines, lines that Craig Morgan indicates will stay the same against the Islanders.

Keller-Stepan-Kessel
Garland-Dvorak-Schmaltz
Crouse-Soderberg-Fischer
Grabner-Richardson-Hinostrosa

Ekman-Larson-Demers
Chychrun-Goligoski
Capobianco-Lyubushkin

Kuemper

New York Islanders


Cizikas is back! With Leo Komarov placed on IR and with Jordan Eberle still on the list, Cole Bardreau will get his second start in the NHL.

After a good showing against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Barry Trotz has him centering line three next to Dal Colle and Wahlstrom. He’s deserved it and hopefully he, and his linemates, make the most of it.

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