New York Islanders (7-6-5, fifth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Ottawa Senators (8-7, eighth in the Atlantic Division)
Ottawa, Ontario; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Senators -115, Islanders -104
BOTTOM LINE: The Ottawa Senators take on the New York Islanders with a three win streak on the line.
Ottawa has a 6-5-0 record at home and an 8-7 record overall. The Senators have a +seven scoring differential, with 56 total goals scored and 49 allowed.
New York has a 7-6-5 record overall and a 3-3-2 record on the road. The Islanders have allowed 57 goals while scoring 46 for a -11 scoring differential.
The matchup Friday is the second meeting between these teams this season. The Islanders won 3-2 in the last matchup. Brock Nelson led the Islanders with two goals.
TOP PERFORMERS: Tim Stutzle has four goals and 16 assists for the Senators. Brady Tkachuk has scored six goals and added two assists over the past 10 games.
Noah Dobson has scored six goals with nine assists for the Islanders. Nelson has six goals and three assists over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Senators: 5-5-0, averaging 3.5 goals, 6.5 assists, four penalties and 10 penalty minutes while giving up 3.3 goals per game.
Islanders: 3-4-3, averaging 2.5 goals, 4.3 assists, 3.6 penalties and 7.2 penalty minutes while giving up 3.1 goals per game.
INJURIES: Senators: Thomas Chabot: out (hand), Mark Kastelic: out (lower-body), Ridly Greig: out (lower-body).
Islanders: Matt Martin: day to day (upper body), Julien Gauthier: day to day (illness).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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