from Brian Compton of NHL.com,
Players to watch
Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin has nine points (four goals, five assists) in a six-game point streak.
Islanders center Mathew Barzal has four assists during a three-game point streak.
They said it
"They're right there. They've still got a lot of talent, they still have a lot of guys that can put the puck in the net. It looks like they're getting some structure, they're not letting up too many goals. I haven't watched too many games with them, but they're going to be fine and they're going to be right there until the end.