Andrew Fantucchio
The New York Islanders (28-20-14) put their season-long five-game winning streak on the line as they face the Anaheim Ducks (23-37-3) tonight at Honda Center. Here’s what you need to know before puck drop.
Lou’s Vote Of Confidence Fueling Islanders Following Trade Deadline:
By not making a move ahead of the NHL’s trade deadline, Lou Lamoriello gave the Islanders a clear vote of confidence. One that the Islanders players will use to fuel them for the rest of the season.
Projected Lineup:
Nelson-Horvat-Barzal
Lee-Pageau-Palmieri
Engvall-Cizikas-Holmstrom
Martin-MacLean-Clutterbuck
Pelech-Dobson
Romanov-Pulock
Reilly-Ah0
Varlamov
Sorokin
Last Time Out:
The Opponent:
Johnston – 50 games, 3 assists -10
Henrique traded, Carrick traded, Lyubushkin traded, Vatrano stayed
No Zegras, No Carlsson
PK — 75.1 (28) , PP– 19.4 (20)
Gibson — 13-21-2 (38 starts), 3.22 GAA, .896 sv %
Dostal — 10-16-1(25 starts), 3.51 GAA, .904 sv %
How To Watch:
Puck drop between the Islanders and Ducks from Honda Center is scheduled for just past 8 p.m. EST. The game is available to watch on MSGSN or streamed on MSG Plus or ESPN Plus for out-of-market viewers. 88.7 FM WRHU will produce the radio feed of the game, which can also be heard on 1050 AM ESPN or 103.9 FM WRCN.
