The Eastern vs Western Conference matchup between the Chicago Blackhawks and the New York Islanders tonight is the perfect combination we need to target a team for a first period under.
The New York Islanders are in a tight race for the last Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. The Islanders are just three points behind both the Detroit Red Wings and the Washington Capitals and with the season coming to an end soon, can not afford any missteps. The Chicago Blackhawks, with a total of 49 points for the season, are in a different race of sorts- they are doing all they can to finish with more points than the San Jose Sharks who have a league-worst total of 42.