Toronto Maple Leafs vs. New York Islanders – Game #48 Preview, Projected Lines & TV Info

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. New York Islanders, Mark GiordanoIn need of a response after a disappointing final 40 minutes in Montreal, the Maple Leafs will host a desperate New York Islanders team that is reeling after four straight losses (7 p.m. EST, Sportsnet).

The Isles are in the midst of a terrible 2-7-2 month of January — 22 goals for (31st) and 35 against (24th) — that has dropped them to 10th in the East in points percentage, precipitating “Fire Lou” chants in Belmont Park Arena during their most recent loss to Carolina.

Those calls from the Isles faithful underscore the steep drop in fan approval for a GM who presided over a tumultuous time in Isles franchise history — the loss of…