The New York Islanders begin the first of six games against two opponents, three against the division leaders and three against the playoff chasers.
Tonight it’s the city rivals, as the Rangers are four points behind the Bruins for fourth place in the East, and have 20 regulation wins (same as the Isles). The Islanders enter the night in second place, two points behind the division-leading Capitals but only four points ahead of the Bruins.
Josh Bailey is expected to return after missing two games to injury. Noah Dobson is expected to return to the lineup after a one-game healthy scratch.